A new exhibition at Carleton University showcases the vibrant artwork of a Ukrainian journalist who finds inspiration in the natural beauty of Ottawa, particularly the fast-moving waters of Prince of Wales Falls at Hog’s Back Park.

Nataliia Kononova and her husband, Illia Kononova, a sociology professor, had recently bought a house in Bakhmut, Ukraine, when Russia invaded in February 2022, destroying their home and Nataliia’s entire collection of art. The university where Illia worked was also attacked.

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