In the beginning, everybody was in a panic. But now we have an appropriate system for the air raid siren, we are united as never, and we keep fighting on all fronts for our freedom and independence. The day marking one year since the full large-scale invasion is approaching, though, and I expect Russia will intensify the attacks β¦ but we are brave, and we are prepared for everything.
By the way β¦ A few days ago, I took a few pictures of soldiers coming home from the difficult battlefield in Bakhmut. Golden Gate area in Kyiv, what makes that special for you? The Golden Gate area is a hub for a new generation of Ukrainians, too, with a lot of galleries and cafes.
I love the mix of vintage, historical and contemporary. KR: The best mix, I agree. But when it comes to homes, one of the other favorites on the list is home too, yes? Stakhanov city.
JP: Indeed, I was born there in the east, in the Luhansk region. But it has been occupied by the Russians since That makes me sad because I cannot visit my grandmother, my relatives.
But the city is quite different from Kyiv, right? JP: Yes, it is a kind of post-industrial city, for a long time it was the center for coal mining in the area. But everything there was closed and run-down since I was a kid. In any case, the landscape of the post-industrial territories is so close to my soul. JP: My favourite photographs were done with that camera. My most important working tool. JP: Roses are my favorite flowers. A permanent love, with a nice sensuality to it.
