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The Ukrainian Artists Society of Australia ((ウクライナ語:Спілка Українських Образотворчих Мистців Австралії)) was founded in 1967〔 and was particularly active from the 1960s to the 1970s. As well as the national body, there were a number of other chapters founded in the other Australian states, however, the NSW chapter of the Society, using the acronym СУОМА (НПВ) — "SUOMA (NSW)", was the only society that continued to be active.〔 == Background == Arriving in Australia as migrants after post-World War II Europe, Ukrainian amateur and professional artists contributed to the culture and development of the Ukrainian Australian community, and together with other artists in the arts fields of opera and ballet, have made a significant contribution to the development of the country.〔Jupp, J. (ed.) (''The Australian people: an encyclopedia of the nation, its people and their origins'', 2nd Edition, Revised, Cambridge University Press, 2001 ) pp.717–719 ISBN 978-0-521-80789-0〕 They participated in Ukrainian community cultural organisations like Plast, and SUM, but also decorated stages for concerts and theatres, decorated church interiors, designed concert programs, flyers, banners, posters, and logos for various Ukrainian organisations. Some, like Michael Kmit and Leonid Denysenko, were successful as full-time artists.〔〔(Michael Kmit 1910–1981 ). Cbusartcollection.com.au.〕 The first major wave of Ukrainian immigrants to Australia began after World War II, arriving in Australia in 1948.〔(History of immigration from Ukraine ) on Museum Victoria site〕 Building a Ukrainian community within a new country was a goal for many ethnic Ukrainians who had been displaced by the war, and who refused to return to a homeland controlled by a repressive Soviet communist regime. The newly formed communities brought together professional and amateur actors, musicians, singers,〔See for example: ('Ukrainian music in Town Hall' in ''The Sydney Morning Herald'' Monday 29 November 1954, p.3 )〕〔(List of items at the National Archives of Australia pertaining to Ukrainian opera singer Tais Taras. )〕〔 and visual artists to Australia.〔(National Archives of Australia photo of Ukrainian-Australian artist Valentine Lapa restoring historic portraits housed in the Queensland Supreme Court. )〕 Many of them, like Michael Kmit, completed art studies in higher centres of learning in Ukraine or Poland, and some had worked professionally before arriving in Australia. However, in their new chosen homeland they were expected to complete a 2-year work contract in employment chosen by the Australian Government.〔(''Series notes for series A11902'' describing migrant selection documents for Displaced Persons who travelled to Australia ). Naa12.naa.gov.au.〕 Many jobs for the immigrant males were physically difficult and were located away from major population centres in isolated villages and farms, and in some cases were demeaning by ignoring the person's profession and skills.〔 In the early years, the women in the camps lived separately from the men; working in hospitals or in private homes as domestic workers.〔Nytczenko, D. 'Леонід Денисенко', ("Leonid Denysenko") in «w:uk:Новий обрій» ("New Horizons"), Almanac, Lastivka, Melbourne, 1954 〕 Under such conditions, art and painting took on a secondary role,〔 however after the fulfilment of these 2-year contracts the Ukrainian diaspora in Australia immediately began to organize social and cultural life. During the initial temporary camp life period, Ukrainians started to stage theatrical plays, concerts and displays of their craft work.〔 By 1950 Denysenko was already being featured in ''The Australian Women's Weekly'' as a migrant artist from Ukraine.〔(''The Australian Women's Weekly''; Saturday 11 February 1950, p.28–29 ). Trove.nla.gov.au (11 February 1950).〕 The Ukrainian artists, along with others active in the Ukrainian amateur theatre, opera, and choirs, helped in the difficult task of ‘community building’ in the early years of Ukrainian settlement in Australia. Within a year or two, Ukrainians had formed theatrical societies and choirs in various locations.〔See for example: (''The Advertiser'', Adelaide, Saturday 21 February 1953, p.3 )〕 The theatre became the forum for bringing together diverse artistic talents. Artists like Volodymyr Savchak, Vasyl Tsybulsky, Peter Kravchenko, Borys Spesyvy, Victor Burak, Stefan Chwyla, Yurij Holobrodskyj, Еvhenia Kozalkowska decorated sets and scenery for theatrical productions and concerts that became an important part of Ukrainian cultural and social life.〔〔 Some artists, also participated as actors, while others were also involved in Ukrainian choirs, youth groups, music ensembles and veteran groups. While most artists were employed in non-artistic related industries, some like Leonid Denysenko found work in Australia in the field of art, either teaching drawing in public and private schools, or in private graphic art firms. Michael Kmit, worked as a porter〔 and cleaner of rail carriages〔(Photo of Michael Kmit cleaning trains, from the National Archives of Australia, Image no. : A12111, 1/1953/6/7 )〕 in Sydney while he established himself as "one of Australia's best artists".〔Harold Holt, Australian Minister for Immigration. ("The New Face of Australia", ''The Rotarian'' April 1956, p.14 ) Actually Michael Kmit worked as a railway cleaner – see the above reference to the National Archives of Australia photo no. (A12111, 1/1953/6/7 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ukrainian Artists Society of Australia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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