Ukrainian Kitchen. ESMA Final Image of the Year

My project aims to show the process of gradual loss of their folk culture and traditions, which is relevant for Ukraine and many other countries of the world. Within the country, this often occurs as a result of the urbanization of the population. People moving from small settlements, centers of folk cultural traditions to large cities get more opportunities for self-realization, but they lose their authentic environment.
The first shot conveys the good mood and pleasant atmosphere of the grandmother's kitchen, which is waiting for the visit of her children and grandchildren. The event takes place on the eve of the religious holiday of Easter. On this day in Ukraine, it is customary to visit your parents.
The second shot shows the desolation of Haritina's house after the death of the hostess. The few things that remain are broken, eaten away by insects, covered with rust and dust. As a memory of the hostess, a photograph of her family remained on the table. A stopped clock hangs on the wall (the weights raised to indicate that they are not wound) and a home icon, which continues to guard the peace in this house.