An exhibition of the world famous painting «The Face of War» of the outstanding Ukrainian artist Daria Marchenko was held in the US Congress in Washington, on September 28, 2015. Work was presented at one of the best venues – the capital’s Capitol Hill Club. On September 30, 2015, on the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, another exhibition was arranged for this painting in Washington, D.C., in the Reyburn House Office Building of the Congress.
Tremendous interest in the artwork was demonstrated by congressmen, the representatives of the political elite of the United States and other countries: Nancy Pelosi (leader by House Democrats); Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Florida State senator); Ted W. Lieu (California State senator); Ed Royce (chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee); Paul Behrends (staff director Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and emerging threats); Сongressman Trent Franks (Arizona's district); David Gowan (speaker of the Arizona House of representatives). Among others, the exhibition welcomed the former president of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko.
The painting aims to draw the world’s attention to the war in Ukraine. The work has become not only an art event, but a tool to facilitate political dialogue, as numerous influential members of Congress directly involved in the decision-making process pertinent to Ukraine had an opportunity to socialize with Ukrainian representatives and to personally experience the entire pain of war. As known, art is the shortest way to human heart. With her creation, the artist has delivered an emotionally charged message that Ukrainian soldiers are fighting not only for the safety of Europe, but for that of the entire civilized world.
President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko
Daria Marchenko, Nancy Pelosi (leader by House Democrats), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Florida State senator)
Daria Marchenko and Rick Alcalde
David Gowan (speaker of the Arizona House of representatives)
Daria Marchenko
«The Face of war»
Ted W. Lieu (California State senator)
Ed Royce (chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee), Сongressman Trent Franks (Arizona's district)
«The Face of war» in Capitol Club
Capitol Club
Rayburn House building