This art project tells the story of what war leaves in people’s eyes — and what can return. After years on the frontline, the eyes of Ukrainian medics are often filled with emptiness: without hope, without vision of the future, without the will to go on. Yet after Repower’s ten-day psychological recovery programs, those same faces in photographs carry a new spark — a fragile light that proves there is still a chance.This two-year artistic exploration, created in collaboration with six photographers, has become a living archive of transformation and a call to look closer for the smallest signs of hope.

Photographers: Anastasiia Khanenko, Diana Ibragimova, Erika Kabaieva, Oleksandr Holub, Taras Vorobets, Roman Opoliev
Design: Trinetix

The documentary film by directors Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko follows the journey of Ukrainian military medics from the hell of the frontline to the calm of Swedish forests, where they were given their first real chance to rest. The war brought them an endless stream of severe injuries and deaths, leaving deep scars on their psychological state. In safety and silence, they dare to speak about the loss of comrades, Russian captivity, and the overwhelming sense of guilt that haunts every medic.The film is the result of nine months of work and numerous trips to the frontline.

Authors: Francis Farrell, Olena Zashko

This project reveals the hidden psychological wounds and inner struggles of Ukrainian military medics. The portrait of combat medic Iryna “Cheka” Tsybukh contains four concealed layers, each telling her personal stories of loss, courage, and determination to live. Artist Maksym Skalatskyi transformed these memories into visual images accessible only through special equipment. The exhibition invites viewers to look beyond the smile and see the invisible scars of war, while at the same time honoring the strength and resilience of medics.

Created by: Repower Foundation & creative agency banda
Artist: Maksym Skalatskyi
Portrait Hero: Iryna “Cheka” Tsybukh

This project unveils the stories of Ukrainian military medics by combining their portraits with their own words printed on fabric. The exhibition highlights the contrast between the silence of peaceful life and the chaos of war, serving as a reminder of the longing for simple joys. It brings hope and proves that even in the darkest times, humanity and strength remain unbroken.

Created by: Kegen Lorentzon & Fanny Lindström
Printing: Nils Håkan Carmel