The artwork, titled “Theotokos of Chernobyl,” was created by Orthodox Icons in 1990. It belongs to the “Modern iconography” series and is classified under the genre of icon.
The artwork depicts the Theotokos, or Mother of God, holding the child Jesus. The Theotokos is adorned in traditional Orthodox iconographic attire, with a halo surrounding both her and the infant Jesus’ heads, signifying their holiness. The background of the icon portrays the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, with an aura of light extending from the Theotokos and child, symbolizing divine protection and presence amid the tragic events of the Chernobyl disaster. The style of the artwork adheres to the conventions of Orthodox iconography, emphasizing the spiritual and sacred nature of the depicted figures through stylized forms and symbolic elements.