The original painting of this print series was created at the beginning of the russian invasion of Ukraine that started on February 24, 2022. The painting was finished when the invasion marked its 100 days and therefore was marked by this date. So far my homeland is in the second year of a brutal war and this painting remains as actual as when it was created... 100 days of fighting for existence and own land... 100 days since the world raised blue and yellow flags... 100 days of sirens and bomb shelters... 100 days of bravery and stoic heroism... 100 days of pain and unity... 100 days of fighting on all levels... 100 days of devastating losses of family members and friends... 100 days since millions of people were forced to pack their lives in small backpacks and leave their homes... 100 days since Ukrainian children are praying for peace and to see their parents again... 100 days since every Ukrainian in the world has one single dream to wish for…