Sand Animation

Sunflowers Wales is delighted and proud to host the spectacular show by Oksana Merhut, the Sand Fairy from Ukraine, in Swansea as part of her first UK tour, with performances in Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, and more!

Oksana Merhut, the founder of the First Professional School of Sand Animation and head of the Center for Animation Arts, is an internationally acclaimed artist. She has won numerous awards, including the prestigious "Golden Time Talent-2024" in the United Kingdom, and is a recipient of the Presidential Order "Berehynia of Ukraine." With 10 years of experience, she has performed at over 3,000 private events and captivated more than 1,000,000 viewers across Ukraine, Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, France, Belgium, and Moldova. Her mesmerizing sand animation films are also broadcast in US, Kazakhstan, Moldova, and Azerbaijan. Now, the residents of the United Kingdom have the chance to immerse themselves in her incredible sand animations, crafted with soul and artistry.

Experience the magic of sand animation as Oksana creates stunning pictures in real-time from sparkling grains of sand, all set to beautiful musical compositions!

In the first act, you'll be captivated by a sand animation that brings to life the story of The Star-Child by Oscar Wilde, with audio narration available in both Ukrainian and English.

During the break, you'll have the opportunity to savor beloved Ukrainian dishes, lovingly prepared by the Sunflowers Wales team and our friends, and enjoy conversations with the community.

In the second act, the sand animation will present a Prayer for Ukraine, accompanied by music and songs in both languages.

For inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Host or Publisher Sunflowers Wales