MFF presents his sculpture, The Cross — Voice of the Land.
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THE CROSS — VOICE OF THE LAND
The Cross – Voice of the Land sculpture was crafted from several hundred fragments of shrapnel collected from exploded artillery shells and mines.
Dimensions: 154 х 101 х 6 cm | 60⅗ x 39⁷ᐟ₁₀ x 2⅖ in
Gross Weight: ~25 kg
Provenance
The Author: Sergey Melnikoff (MFF) in collaboration with Ukrainian welder Viktor Bielchyk.
This work of art was created in Odesa, Ukraine, in 2025, during a critical phase of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Owner and Seller: The Soul of Ukraine Foundation, Inc. — a U.S.-based charitable public corporation registered under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
A 501(c)(3) tax-deductibility certificate is issued to the purchaser, allowing the full amount expended to be written off for U.S. federal tax purposes.
Lot essay
The Cross — Voice of the Land
Forged in 2025 from the jagged remnants of artillery shells retrieved from the battle-scarred fields of Kherson and Mykolaiv, The Cross — Voice of the Land stands as a powerful testament to Ukraine’s pain, dignity, and unbreakable spirit. Measuring 154 by 101 centimeters and weighing approximately 25 kilograms, this imposing yet graceful sculpture reimagines the instruments of war as a vessel for peace.
Crafted in the Catholic tradition and sheathed in nickel, the cross transforms violence into sacred reflection. It speaks not only as a religious symbol, but as a national relic — one that carries the weight of memory, sacrifice, and the collective yearning for healing. The cold, once-destructive metal now gleams with the promise of spiritual renewal.
Viktor Bielchyk examines the completed sculpture of the Cross before it is sent to Metal Chemie company for electroplating with a layer of nickel.
May 5, 2025. Odesa, Ukraine
In its silent presence, the land itself finds a voice — mourning the fallen, honoring their courage, and echoing the hope of a future free from war. The Cross — Voice of the Land is more than art. It is a prayer cast in steel, a monument to resilience, and a call to never forget.
The Cross — Voice of the Land sculpture. Estimate: USD 20,000 — 30,000
The Cross — Voice of the Land
Estimate
USD 20,000 — 30,000
The Cross — Voice of the Land
Created in 2025 from fragments of artillery shells collected on the battlefields of Kherson and Mykolaiv, this cross embodies Ukraine’s pain, dignity, and resilience. Crafted in the Catholic tradition and coated in nickel, it transforms the metal of war into a symbol of hope and spiritual cleansing. Through it, “the voice of the land” speaks — remembering the fallen and believing in a peaceful future.
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