Ira Bondarenko Exhibits in "Between Voice and Silence"

Work by Stamps MFA candidate Ira Bondarenko (MFA ​’27) is featured in Between Voice and Silence, an exhibition by Ukranian and American artists on view from September 14 — October 5 at the University of Michigan Duderstadt Center Gallery.

U‑M Duderstadt Center Gallery presents an international art exhibition ​“Between Voice and Silence”, exploring the role of empathy and humanity in the times of crisis. Through their works, Ukrainian and American artists Katya Lisova (textiles), Matvii Vaisberg (prints), and Ira Bondarenko (ceramics) reflect on the power and limits of human agency in the face of overwhelming force. The value of humanity lies in its capacity to transcend adversity by embracing compassion and keeping empathy and human connection alive in the most oppressive darkness. The project examines this concept through the lens of works of Ukrainian artists and poets and emphasizes the role of ordinary people in building resilience and saving the country. The exhibition was made possible by the UM Art Initiative Grant and co-sponsored by the Center for Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies (CREES) and the Ann Arbor Chapter of Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA).

Between Voice and Silence
Exhibition Dates: September 14 — October 5, 2025
Artists’ Reception: Sunday, September 14, 3 – 5 p.m.
Location: Duderstadt Center Gallery, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Hours: Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, 12 — 6 p.m.