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โจ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ ๐๐ | ๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐ญ, ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ & ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ โ "๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐" โจ
"Contra spem spero!" (Against all hope, I hope!) ๐๐บ๐ฆ This distinguished bust captures Lesya Ukrainka โ born Larysa Petrivna Kosach-Kvitka (1871โ1913) โ the legendary Ukrainian poet, playwright, translator, and folklorist whose literary genius and unwavering spirit made her one of the most influential figures in Ukrainian culture . A woman of extraordinary talent and resilience, she overcame a debilitating disease to create a body of work that has inspired generations . A symbol of poetic brilliance, national pride, and the indomitable human spirit. Perfect for home offices, studies, libraries, and lovers of Ukrainian literature, poetry, and national heritage.
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๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐ :
1x Lesya Ukrainka V1 Bust โ
Ready to display โ no assembly required โ
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๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐:
Choose the perfect scale for your space:
Size Height
Extra Small 12 cm / 4.7 inches
Small 17 cm / 6.7 inches
Medium 20 cm / 7.9 inches
Large 22 cm / 8.6 inches
Extra Large 25 cm / 9.8 inches
XL 30 cm / 11.8 inches
๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ โ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ! ๐
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"๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐" ๐:
Lesya Ukrainka was born on 25 February 1871 in Novohrad-Volynskyi, Ukraine, into a prominent and culturally active family . Her mother was a writer and publisher, and her father was a lawyer and landowner. She was a prodigy from a young age, writing her first poem at just eight years old. Despite contracting tuberculosis of the bone at age thirteen, which left her with a permanent disability and limited mobility, she never let her illness define her. She became one of the most prolific and original writers in Ukrainian literature, creating over 270 poems, as well as plays, prose, and critical essays. She was also an accomplished translator, bringing the works of Shakespeare, Byron, Hugo, and Homer into Ukrainian, enriching her native language with the treasures of world literature. She died on 1 August 1913 at the age of 42, having lived a life of extraordinary creative energy and unwavering national consciousness.
Key Works:
The Forest Song (1911) โ Her masterpiece, a poetic drama based on Ukrainian folklore, a hymn to the spirit of the forest and the soul of the nation
Contra spem spero (1890) โ Her famous poem, a powerful declaration of hope against all odds
Cassandra (1907) โ A philosophical tragedy about the Trojan seer, exploring themes of truth and power
The Babylonian Captivity (1907) โ A powerful play reflecting themes of oppression and the struggle for freedom
On the Wing of Songs (1893) โ A collection of poetry that established her reputation as a major poet
Translations of World Literature โ She translated Shakespeare, Byron, Victor Hugo, and Homer into Ukrainian
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๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐จ๐ก๐ซ๐๐-๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ง๐ฌ๐ค๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐" ๐:
Lesya Ukrainka's journey was one of extraordinary resilience and creative power. Born into a family of intellectuals, she was a child prodigy who never allowed her physical limitations to constrain her imagination. Her tuberculosis, which she contracted at age thirteen, was a lifelong battle that she waged with extraordinary courage. She travelled extensively through Europe, seeking treatment and inspiration, and her works are filled with a deep love of nature and a profound understanding of human suffering. She was also a passionate patriot, organising literary evenings, campaigning for the Ukrainian language in schools, and supporting the national movement. Her works, which often explore themes of freedom, justice, and the power of the human spirit, have made her a national icon, a symbol of resilience and defiance.
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"๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฎ๐ฌ" โจ:
Lesya Ukrainka's influence on Ukrainian literature and culture is immeasurable:
She is one of the most prominent women in history โ Both ancient and modern
She pioneered fantasy drama โ With The Forest Song being her most iconic work
She was a master of the poetic drama โ Her plays are among the most important in Ukrainian literature
She was a pioneering translator โ She brought world literature to Ukrainian readers
She inspired generations โ Her life and work are a testament to the triumph of the human spirit
Her legacy endures โ She is celebrated with monuments across Ukraine and the world
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"๐๐ก๐ ๐
๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐" ๐๏ธ:
This bust captures Lesya Ukrainka in her most recognisable form, inspired by the most famous portraits of the poet and the bronze busts and statues that honour her memory:
The Distinguished, Intellectual Features โ A face embodying the wisdom and passion of a great writer
The Intense, Determined Gaze โ Reflecting her unwavering commitment to her art and her nation
The Traditional Ukrainian Embroidery โ A symbol of her deep connection to her national heritage
The V1 Design โ The classic silhouette capturing Lesya Ukrainka's timeless image
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๐๐ฌ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐
๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ" ๐:
She was a prodigy โ She wrote her first poem at age eight
She lived with a debilitating disease โ She had tuberculosis of the bone, which she called her "thirty-year war"
She was a polyglot โ She translated works from many languages, including German, French, Italian, and Eastern languages
She was a passionate patriot โ She campaigned for the Ukrainian language in schools
She is commemorated worldwide โ Monuments to her exist in Ukraine, Canada, the United States, and Azerbaijan
She was called "the only man in Ukrainian literature" โ A testament to her extraordinary intellectual stature
Her poetry is timeless โ She powerfully asserted human rights and freedoms in her work
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"๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฌ" ๐ :
This sculpture brings the spirit of Ukrainian literature and national pride to:
Home offices and personal studies โ A daily reminder of the power of poetry and the human spirit
Literature and Ukrainian collections โ Among your treasured works
Home libraries and bookshelves โ Alongside Ukrainian literature, poetry, and history books
Office desks and creative spaces โ The spirit of creative freedom and national identity
Birthday gifts โ For the poetry lover, literature enthusiast, or Ukrainian patriot in your life
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"๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ" ๐ ๏ธ:
Meticulously crafted using precision 3D printing technology and finished by hand. Every detail โ from the intellectual features to the determined gaze โ is rendered with care, capturing one of Ukraine's greatest writers.
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๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ" ๐ฟ:
Crafted from high-quality PLA โ a plant-based plastic derived from corn starch. It is not only recyclable but also biodegradable, offering an environmentally conscious choice for collectors.
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"๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐" ๐จ:
Standard finishes available โ classic marble-effect, bronze, stone, terracotta, or Ukrainian blue and yellow. We also welcome custom colour requests. Contact us to discuss bringing this national icon to life in your preferred palette!
โ ๏ธ "๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ :" Please note that the colour may appear slightly different on your screen or in person due to variations in monitor settings and lighting conditions.
๐ "๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:"
โข ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ: High-Quality 3D-Printed PLA+
โข ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ: Lesya Ukrainka โ Larysa Petrivna Kosach-Kvitka (1871โ1913)
โข ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ: Poet, Playwright, Translator, Folklorist, National Icon
โข ๐๐ซ๐: 19thโ20th Century / Ukrainian Literature / National Revival
โข ๐๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ: The Forest Song, Cassandra, The Babylonian Captivity, Contra spem spero
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๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ: Distinguished intellectual features, intense determined gaze, traditional Ukrainian embroidery
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๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ก: Various colours available (select at checkout or message for custom)
โข ๐๐ฌ๐: Decorative sculpture / Literary collectible / Office desk decor
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Ukrainian literature and poetry enthusiasts
Book collectors and national heritage admirers
Home office and study decor
Libraries and creative spaces
Unique, thoughtful gifts for writers and poetry lovers
Birthday gifts for lovers of Ukrainian culture
Anyone who believes in the power of poetry and resilience
โ ๏ธ "๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฌ:"
โข This item is 3D printed, so minor layer lines or subtle imperfections may be visible โ this is part of the charm of a handmade, non-molded piece.
โข Intended for indoor display. Handle with care to preserve delicate details.
โข Custom Orders: If you would like this bust in other sizes or colours, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're happy to accommodate your vision!
โจ "๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐๐"
This literary tribute is brought to life in our UK workshop, where we fuse a passion for Ukrainian culture, poetry, and sculptural tradition with precision 3D printing. Every piece celebrates the writers and heroes who have inspired us โ and whose words continue to shape the identity of a nation. ๐ฌ๐ง
๐ ๏ธ "๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐-๐ญ๐จ-๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐"
Each Lesya Ukrainka V1 bust is printed fresh for your order, ensuring top quality and reducing waste. Your unique literary piece is prepared with dedicated attention within 1โ2 business days.
๐ฆ "๐๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐
๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ"
๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฌ: Please allow 2-3 days for delivery after processing.
๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฌ: Please allow 1โ2 weeks for creation and delivery.
We carefully package each bust to ensure it arrives safely โ and ready to inspire your inner poet.
๐ฌ "๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ? Feel free to message us anytime โ we'd love to help create the perfect piece for your collection