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Ukrainian painter creates war-inspired art using old books – Source – Scripps News

After Russia invaded Ukraine, artist Igor Gusev put aside his work on large canvasses and his signature works — modern takes on classical scenes. “When the air raid sirens come on, the brushes fall out of my hands,” he says. “It’s impossible to do anything.” But he also found it impossible to do nothing — so he began creating a series of pieces small in size but potent in message.