A Shadow at the Table #4· Aug 20, 2025

This artwork symbolizes the high-stakes Ukraine peace summit in Washington. A high-angle perspective turns the negotiation table into a strategic map, where a stylized President Trump attempts to connect the pieces of a fractured peace. President Zelensky stands resolute on one side, while the other is dominated by a large, oppressive shadow representing the absent but influential Russian presence. Through a portal-like window, the grim reality of the ongoing war contrasts with the diplomatic effort, visually capturing the tension between negotiation and conflict.

• Themes: Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, International Security, Great Power Competition, Transatlantic Relations
• Actors: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, NATO, European Commission, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Finland
• Tone: Neutral
• Impact: Critical