On April 21, at the initiative of the Scientific Library of the State Tax University, the traditional creative exhibition «World of Our Hobbies» was held to mark World Creativity and Innovation Day. The event united talented students and faculty members around art, inspiration, and self-expression.
World Creativity and Innovation Day was established in 2002 and officially recognized by the UN calendar in 2017. It serves as a reminder that creativity helps us find new solutions and makes life more convenient and vibrant.
This year's exposition featured over 100 works from nearly 30 participants, including our talented university students, students from the Irpin Professional College of Economics and Law, professors, researchers, and library staff.
Diverse Art Forms
The exposition impressed visitors with a variety of creative works executed in different techniques and styles. Guests had the opportunity to explore:
- Paintings and bead embroidery;
- Diamond mosaic works;
- Traditional Ukrainian motanka dolls and handcrafted author dolls;
- Knitted toys in the amigurumi technique;
- Exquisite beaded jewelry (gerdans);
- Paint-by-numbers and original origami paper crafts.
Literary Exhibits
Special attention was drawn to the literary section, which showcased the creative potential of the younger generation:
- Poetry collections by young authors Ivanna Buzynnyk (library staff) and Oleksandr Antoshyn (university student);
- The manual "Ten Commandments of Goodness" by Nataliia Lavrychenko, Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages.
These works served as a sincere reflection of the authors' inner worlds, thoughts, and pursuit of literary development. The presented collections sparked great interest among guests, becoming a wonderful opportunity to discover new names in the literary space.
Collaboration and Community
A particularly valuable aspect of the exhibition was the participation of students and faculty from the Irpin Professional College of Economics and Law. This cooperation facilitated an exchange of creative ideas and inspiration between different branches of our academic community.
The event was a true celebration of individuality. It proved once again that art is a vital component of harmonious personality development, even within a professionally oriented educational environment.
Official Opening and Awards
The warm atmosphere was complemented by heartfelt speeches from the organizers. Svitlana Tsymbaliuk, Director of the Scientific Library, welcomed the participants and guests, emphasizing the importance of nurturing creative abilities and supporting talented youth.
Halyna Pavlenko, Head of the Textbook Services Department, noted the high level of craftsmanship and the variety of techniques presented.
The solemn presentation of Certificates of Appreciation was conducted by Dariia Vitiuk, Vice-Rector for Educational and Methodological Work and Professional Development. In her address, she thanked the participants for their activity and underscored the importance of initiatives that help students reveal their full potential.
A pleasant surprise was the presentation of handcrafted motanka dolls – symbols of warmth and Ukrainian tradition – created by college instructor Olena Stotska.
The «World of Our Hobbies» exhibition left a lasting impression, proving that creativity is an integral part of university life that inspires and unites.
The library staff sincerely thanks every author for their participation and for creating this incredible atmosphere of beauty!
Browse the exhibition photos below and enjoy the works of our talented colleagues and students!
We also invite you to watch a video report of the event at the link: Creative Exhibition «World of Our Hobbies»
