Sacred Straw

The UHEC is proud to present the first presentation in the United States of the exhibition "Sacred Straw", consisting of straw appliqué icons created by Myroslava Boikiv and a photo exhibit of Solom'yanky (straw decorated eggs) by Parania Sozanski. This exhibition is adapted from the 2023 exhibition presented by the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch.

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Myroslava Boikiv, of Kovalivka, Kolomyia district, Ivano-Frankivsk region, refers to straw as Nature's Gold. She uses natural dyes to color stalks of different cereal crops. After pressing and drying, these pieces are applied to a wooden board to create amazing works of art that glow in the light.

Also on view are photos of Solom'yanky, created by Parania Sozanski. Solom'yaky are eggs decorated with pieces of straw that create floral and geometric designs on the shell.

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The UHEC Library is open 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays, with limited special weekend hours and by appointment. Exhibition will be opened during the St. Thomas Pilgrimage on April 26 and 27, 2025. Visit and Directions. For more information email info@ukrhec.org or call (732) 356-0132.