10/23/2025
In 2022, I joined a nationwide movement of fiber artists to create something deeply meaningful: the “Peace for Ukraine” crochet mural.
Led by artist London Kaye and the Love Across the USA collective, this 12x16 foot mural was crafted by over 150 volunteers, each contributing a 2x2 foot square stitched with love and purpose. The design was inspired by a sketch from Artem Varakuta, a 16-year-old Ukrainian refugee, who dreamed of peace for his homeland.
Our participation was more than a creative act, it was a statement of solidarity. At a time when the world felt heavy, we turned to yarn and community to express hope, resilience, and compassion. The mural debuted at the World Trade Center’s Oculus, a space symbolic of strength and remembrance, making the message even more powerful.
You can read more here: https://www.explorewtc.com/content/wtc/en/local/things-to-do/events/peace-for-ukraine-crochet-mural.html
Crochet art mural for peace inspired by a teenage, Ukrainian refugee.