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They chose courage. We carry the memory.
This art object commemorates those who left civilian life to defend the freedom of Ukraine and its people. It embodies a warrior-defender, originally developed by 3D artist Zakhar Zakharov based on a concept by Thomas Wievegg. In 2022, Zakhar left to defend his homeland and did not return.
The installation manifests a futuristic guardian in blue and yellow, symbolizing courage, memory, and resilience. The figure stands on an illuminated octagonal base resembling tree roots, expressing connection to family, community, and homeland. Together, they form an axis mundi—an enduring structure that carries forward memory and the human spirit.