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One Painting One Prayer 一祈一繪

With a brush as sword and palette as shield, art defends peace.

Since the war began on February, 24th,  2022, artist Lin Shih Pao has painted one artwork every day as a prayer for Ukraine. Each painting carries the same blue and yellow background — the colors of the Ukrainian flag. What evolves are the lines, forms, and symbols, creating a visual diary of both an emotional journey and a growing global mission.

The Six Phases of One Painting One Prayer

  • The Beginning of the War

    Chaotic, rushed strokes captured fear, urgency, and helplessness in the earliest months of invasion — a world suddenly turned upside down.

  • The Dove of Peace

    Doves became recurring messengers of hope, their clean, intentional lines symbolizing prayers for peace across Ukraine.

  • Circles of Unity and Strength

    Expanding circles embodied solidarity — each one a gathering, a supporter, a shared voice joining the cause.

  • Peace Bell on the 24th

    On the 24th of every month, Lin painted a Peace Bell, commemorating the start of the invasion. Each upright form carried the hope that peace would one day ring across Ukraine.

  • When Art Becomes a Prayer

    These works featured musicians, dancers, and vibrant colors, reflecting the belief that even amid war, art can preserve dignity, joy, and memory — a prayer carried through form and color.

  • Vision of Reconstruction

    Architectural lines and abstract forms envisioned a rebuilt Ukraine: cities restored, daily life resumed, and dignity returned to its people.

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How Art Becomes Action

Through One Painting One Prayer, every painting sold has helped us deliver tangible support to Ukraine. One of the most recent milestones was the donation of two garbage trucks to Marhanets City — helping local communities clear missile debris and rebuild safe, livable environments.

  • Exhibition at Streecha Ukrainian Restaurant, New York.

  • Art workshop at an orphanage in Ukraine.

  • Art workshop on Governors Island, New York.

  • Meeting with the Mayor of Marhanets, Ukraine, in 2023.

  • Supporting a Ukrainian artist by selling her work in Taiwan.

  • Donated a bread machine to help a special needs center build a bakery workshop.

  • Donated the first garbage truck in 2024.

  • Donated the second garbage truck in 2025.

  • Exhibition in New York.

  • Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, 2024.

  • Exhibition at Thomas Vandyke Gallery, New York.

  • Art workshop on Governors Island, New York.

  • Meeting with the Mayor of Marhanets, Ukraine, in 2023.

  • Donated supplies and held an art workshop at a special needs center in Ukraine, 2023.

  • Art workshop in 2025.

  • Exhibition at the New York STUF United Fund Gala.

  • Collaborated on an exhibition with the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, 2024.

  • Meeting with a city mayor in Ukraine, 2023.

  • Artist talk in Taiwan, 2024.

  • Exhibition in Japan, 2024.

  • Exhibition in New York, 2024.

From Brushstrokes to Impact.

Through One Painting One Prayer, art has turned compassion into tangible support for Ukraine.

What’s Next:

Building The Peace Bell & The Peace Art Park in Ukraine.

We are working with the city of Marhanets, a city near the Russian border, to build the Peace Art Park on a 5-acre site. This park will become a long-term center for cultural exchange, education, and healthcare.

“I personally visited many cities across Ukraine. I saw how large cities received international attention, while small towns were left with little support. That’s why I want to help these places stand up again. Marhanets is the city we chose to build a future together.”
— Lin Shih Pao

Phase 1: Casting the Peace Bell

The Peace Bell is a central part of Lin Shih Pao’s ongoing work for Ukraine. With support from the Marhanets city government, we are collecting 4 tons of missile debris to cast a 2.5-meter tall bronze bell. This sculpture will stand as the landmark of the future Art Park.

Forged from weapons of war, the Peace Bell will turn destruction into a symbol of unity — proving that art can transform conflict into a voice for peace.

Phase 2: Building The Peace Art Park

Our medium-term goal is to build a 3–4 story building in Marhanets. The facility will integrate education, healthcare, and the arts — providing essential services, creating jobs, and supporting long-term cultural and social growth in the city.

“I hope one day this place will run on its own, long after I am gone.” — Lin Shih Pao

Our long-term goal is to establish a self-sustaining cultural and humanitarian center. Art spaces will become permanent institutions, while medical and educational units will grow into independently operated hospitals and schools — serving the community for generations to come.

One Painting Can Make a Difference

When you buy a painting, you’re not just collecting art — you’re supporting a movement. Your contribution helps us bring hope, rebuild communities, and send a message of peace where it’s needed most.