Evolution of Artistic Practices of Ukrainian Artists in Conditions of War

The aim of the article is to determine the characteristic features of artistic reflections on war, to trace the evolution of artistic approaches in the creative practice of contemporary Ukrainian artists in crisis conditions. The specifics of the development of artistic processes in the context of wartime are studied: changes in artistic means of expression, themes of works, symbolism, their influence on the formation of a unique artistic language of contemporary Ukrainian art, which helps to rethink reality, form and preserve national memory. The reflections of Ukrainian artists on the events of the war through painting, graphics, video art, and installations are examined. Research methods. The research is based on compositionalstructural, formal-plastic research methods, contextual analysis – to determine the characteristic features and metaphors of contemporary artistic solutions; analytical method - to study the current state of research on the topic; comparative method – to compare the tools of artists' artistic practices; art historical analysis method – to characterize individual creative projects of artists. Results. Changes in the work of contemporary Ukrainian artists that occurred under the influence of the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine were identified. New artistic approaches in the implementation of artistic ideas, motifs and symbols that rethink the trauma of war were identified. The results of the study demonstrate a tendency to create mostly metaphorical and allegorical works. Conclusions. The nature of artistic reflections in the creation of a new artistic language that contributes to the rethinking of socio-cultural reality is outlined. The emphasis is placed on the transformation of the language of imagery, the formation of new figurative and plastic solutions and conceptual approaches that reflect the collective traumatic experience of war.