Mavka

When spring arrives and the trees begin to cover themselves in a delicate light-green veil, the earth breathes with silky grasses, bright spring flowers bloom, and birds sing with special poignancy, rejoicing in the warm sun — I believe that somewhere among the branches of trees, she is always watching us… Eternally young, pure as nature itself. Inspired and beautiful, like spring. Mavka.

Mavka is one of the fundamental Ukrainian archetypes. Natural. Connected with the forces of nature. She is the memory of ancient times that no longer exist. Of when people were free in what they feel and how they act. Mavka is responsible for feelings. For creativity. She lives in a magical world and doesn't notice it, because she considers it the norm. And we don't understand how she does it.