Waves of Hope and Faith is an arts and performance event presented by Inspiration Project, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb through the lens of Ukrainian cultural traditions.

This powerful programme brings together inclusive, trauma-informed workshops and a moving musical performance co-created by refugees and trauma survivors. It explores the experience of exile and the healing power of community art.

🎭 Waves of Hope

A lyrical tale of unexpected connection, mature love, and second chances. They are different—he’s “already sixty”, she’s “not yet eighty”—but a chance encounter becomes something deeply human. This gentle, heartfelt performance reminds us that love and warmth can emerge even in the most uncertain times.

🎨 Inclusive Art Workshops

These creative sessions are open to all ages and backgrounds. More than creative breaks, these are safe and supportive spaces for emotional expression, connection, and healing through art.

• Petrykivka and and Painting Christmas Tree Toys (Inna Polischuk): Traditional Ukrainian art meets personal storytelling.
• Art Classes for Beginners (Maria Lyamina): Drawing, painting and design for wellbeing and self-discovery.
• Symbolic Art and Karmology (Inga Lysa): Explore your inner world through vivid, expressive imagery.

All workshops are trauma-informed and supported by wellbeing specialists, with a focus on accessibility, safety, and inclusion.

Waves of Hope and Faith is a celebration of courage, creativity, and community. Whether you are a refugee, a neighbour, an artist, or simply curious, you are warmly invited to take part.

Let art heal, unite, and transform. Join us!

Event Timetable

About the Artists

Varvara Mishyna

Varvara Mishyna is a Ukrainian TV director, cultural leader, and founder of the Ukrainian Amateur Theatre and Inspiration arts initiative in Dundee. She is a member of the Cross-Party Group on Ukraine and passionate about creative healing through community and performance.

Maria Liamina

Maria Liamina is a multidisciplinary artist exploring cultural identity through painting, digital art, and mixed media. She collaborates with community theatre and cultural initiatives, using art to inspire dialogue, nurture young talent, and foster intercultural understanding and connection.

Inessa Polishchuk (Ness.ka)

Inessa Polishchuk (Ness.ka) is a Ukrainian artist working in the traditional style of Petrykivka painting, recognised by UNESCO for its cultural significance. She blends folkloric symbolism with a modern sensibility, preserving heritage while inviting new audiences into its vibrant, nature-inspired world.

Supported by SMHAF Regional Participatory Arts Fund.