Case Study: Inner Peace. Illustration Art About Various Faces of Love

Case Study: Inner Peace. Illustration Art About Various Faces of Love Check bright and meaningful illustrations by Ukrainian illustrator and mixed-media artist Yaroslava Yatsuba for the Maia Illustration Exhibition.

In this case study, I invite you to explore the artistic collection of beautiful and meaningful illustrations created by Ukrainian illustrator and mixed-media artist Yaroslava Yatsuba for the Maia Illustration Exhibition.

The artwork set titled Inner Peace was created for the 15th edition of UIVO, the Maia Illustration Exhibition, running from December 12, 2025, to March 1, 2026, at the Forum da Maia galleries. The theme of the exhibition sounds as MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR – IMAGES OF A WORLD (WITHOUT) WAR. The artist’s collection of illustrations depicts the diverse faces of inner love, such as the love people feel for their children, their business, their native land, traditions, and culture. At times when the outside world is far from peaceful, the illustrations depict the outer world of war in contrast to the inner world, and emphasize the importance of maintaining inner love and humanity even under painful and challenging circumstances.

The illustrations combine modern and traditional elements, encapsulating the deep, timeless values and feelings passed down through generations in an artistic representation based on motifs from Ukrainian traditions, crafts, and customs.