Pray for Ukraine benefits-concert
After the initial shock of hearing that war had begun in my homeland, I realized I had a powerful tool in my hands—a tool that naturally captures attention. With that came a responsibility to speak to people through sand animation, sharing stories that would resonate deeply. My first priority was to help the civilian population, and I’m deeply grateful to the people who organized charity concerts in Germany and France.
UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT
MY RESPONSIBILITY AS AN ARTIST IS TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE ABOUT WHAT MATTERS
This led to the creation of a 90-minute concert—a journey through the history of Ukraine, starting from the formation of Kyivan Rus. I told stories of the freedom-loving Cossacks, our traditions, and our culture, hoping to share with European audiences an understanding of who we are and why our resilience is so profound. The Ukrainian spirit of independence has ancient roots, cultivated over centuries, which is why the aggressor could not subdue Ukraine in just a few days. Our indomitable spirit runs deep.
Every day, innocent lives are lost in Ukraine, including children, and carrying that pain is incredibly difficult. Although the concerts’ goal was to raise funds for civilians, creating this project helped me, too. It allowed me to channel my sorrow into a moving and heartfelt story told through sand, turning pain into art.
Next project
Little Mermaid
Enchanting story of the “Little Mermaid” brought to life through the fascinating sand animation of Svetlana Telbukh in collaboration with the Theater Altenburg Gera. Under the direction of conductor Changmin Park, the orchestra will perform Benjamin Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra”, accompanied by the narration of Ruth Ohlmann. This performance combines music and visual storytelling and immerses the audience in the little mermaid’s journey full of love and curiosity in the human world.
Spain’s got talent
On the TV show “Spain’s Got Talent,” sand artist Svetlana Telbukh delivered something truly unique to the audience. She took on the challenging task of creating portraits of the judges using sand, a material that demands exceptional skill and precision. Every movement was carefully thought out.
The audience was stunned when they recognized the judges, and the hall erupted in a standing ovation.
Metamorphosis of the Soul
t the 2nd Philharmonic Concert, the “Schumann Open,” sand artist Svetlana Telbukh will create her own artwork during Robert Schumann’s 4th Symphony, enriching the musical experience with a stunning sand animation. Two ephemeral art forms meet, inspiring one another.
