The war in Ukraine has demonstrated the resiliency and courage of the Ukrainian people in the face of death and destruction. The country’s motto is "Glory to Ukraine" which is often followed by the rejoinder "Glory to the Heroes" in honor of the fallen.

I wanted to use symbols that reflected the hope for the future of Ukraine with their national flower (the sunflower) as an outgrowth of the death of Russian foes. This reflects the Ukrainian people’s own courage. In February 2022, a Ukrainian woman was quoted as telling Russian soldiers to fill their pockets with seeds so sunflowers grow when they die.