The Crary Art Gallery recently brought elements of the culture to Warren via “pysanky,” a centuries-old Ukrainian Easter egg tradition.

It was part of a global #PysankyForPeace event meant as a show of solidarity amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

“The Crary Art Gallery joined the movement with a daylong event that took place alongside the opening of their new solo exhibitions by Thomas Matyas and Laura Bigger,” Ines Nelson said.

That exhibition is on display through May 2.

Haley Nelson and Megan Wortman show off step one of their creations during a #PysankyforPeace event held at the Crary Art Gallery.

“What is Pysanky? Beautiful designs are achieved by writing on an egg with a wax-loaded pen or “Kistka” and dipping in colored dyes to achieve layers–with the final step to melt the wax and reveal the design,” Nelson said.

The Gallery held hourly workshops with instructors Janelle Turk and Shandra Wilson. Beth Jacobs offered demonstrations and Cindy Nowaki assisted with the dye process.

“Traditionally, Pysanky design elements and colors symbolize profound and meaningful aspects of life,” she added.

The event also turned into a UNICEF fundraiser for Ukraine.

“The public’s generosity through these workshops, donations and a silent auction helped raise over $1200 on that day alone,” Nelson said. “Online donations will continue to be accepted at craryartgallery.org through the month of April.

She said donations can also mail a check marked “Ukraine Fundraiser” to the Gallery at 511 Market St., Warren.