Bernadette DiPietro: Helping the Children of Ukraine

Bernadette in her studio decorating eggs using a wax and dye process

The Voices of Children Foundation has been helping children affected by the war since 2015. They provide psychological and psycho-social support to children. I have been funding this organization since 2020 by sending a portion of all sales of my decorated Ukrainian Eggs to the Children of Ukraine Foundation.

OVA ARTS gallery in downtown Ojai is exhibiting 20 of my decorated eggs if you are interested in viewing and purchasing.

Ukrainian Eggs by Bernadette DiPietro

Pysanky were revered as talismans; they protected the family against evil, disease and fire. People believed that through patterns on the egg shell they could send messages of tributes and entreaties to the pagan gods. When Ukraine accepted Christianity in the 10th century AD, many aspects of paganism were incorporated into the new religion. the pysanka transitioned from a spring ritual to a celebration of Easter.

Tools for applying the wax to the surface of a blown chicken egg

I have been teaching the ancient and traditional art of Ukrainian Egg Decoration since 1972. My decorated eggs have been collected and exhibited in many fine galleries and museums throughout the country.

In my downtown Bamboo Cottage Studio

One can donate to The Voices of Children Foundation by visiting their website: https://voices.org.us/en

or by purchasing one of my decorated eggs at OVA Arts in Ojai where a portion of all sales are sent to The Voices of Children.

Oak leaves are the symbol of good health