KUZMA SKRYABIN (1968–2015)

The autograph of Kuzma Skryabin represents one of the most emotionally resonant artifacts connected to contemporary Ukrainian music culture. Andriy Kuzmenko remains an enduring cultural figure whose work combined sincerity, irony, and an unmistakably human voice that continues to influence several generations of listeners.

At the center of the composition is a signed handwritten piece presented together with the quotation: “А до берега тихо хвилі несуть / Поранені душі живих кораблів. / А від берега знов у море ідуть / Ті, хто віру і правду знати хотів”. The text reflects the poetic language and emotional depth closely associated with Skryabin’s songwriting and artistic identity.

The work is presented as a complete artist-designed composition, combining the autograph, visual imagery, and the literary fragment into a unified display. The restrained presentation places emphasis on the signature itself and the atmosphere created by the handwritten text, positioning the piece between music memorabilia and contemporary collectible presentation art.

Objects connected to Kuzma Skryabin occupy a distinct place within collections dedicated to Ukrainian music history and cultural memory. The piece works naturally both as part of a curated collection and as a meaningful gift associated with the legacy of one of Ukraine’s most recognizable musicians.