
Hoverla
- Publisher
- 89books
- Year
- 2024
- Specifications
- Softcover
22 x 33 cm
40 pages
31 color photographs
Digital print
Edition of 89 copies + 11 artist's proofs
Text by Dmytro Kupriyan
Design by 89books
Dmytro Kupriyan’s project aims to immortalize Ukraine’s highest point, Mount Hoverla, akin to Japan’s sacred Mount Fuji. Through hand-colored black and white photographs, he captures the essence of Hoverla and the Transcarpathian region’s culture and daily life. Drawing parallels to Hokusai’s “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,” Dmytro elevates Hoverla to a symbol of national significance, not just a tourist destination. His meticulous process ensures his photographs transcend time, becoming timeless works of art. By documenting the landscape, people, and traditions, Dmytro preserves a slice of history for future generations. His dedication to this project reflects a deep reverence for Hoverla and its cultural significance, inviting viewers to appreciate its beauty and heritage. “I want these photos to become such a work “out of time”, which would remain relevant over the years by such a old technic of hand coloring black&white photographs. This is a hand printed black and white photos hand coloured by me with oil paints”.