A Portrait of Humanity
A Global Charity Initiative Capturing the Best of Us
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great honor for me to invite world-renowned cultural icons to take part in one of the most powerful and visually striking artistic initiatives currently unfolding in Ukraine.
I am reaching out to such legendary figures as Madonna, Paul McCartney, Richard Branson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Sigourney Weaver, J.K. Rowling, Mark Zuckerberg, Elton John, Denzel Washington, Sergey Brin, Clint Eastwood, and many other luminaries of culture and philanthropy.
In today’s world, overwhelmed by an incessant flood of information, even the most harrowing images of suffering children often fail to evoke empathy. The websites of major news outlets now offer filters to shield users from confronting the pain of others — a troubling sign of emotional fatigue in our civilization.
The project titled “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” is both an artistic and humanitarian response to this alarming decline in compassion. I am inviting global icons of art to participate in deeply symbolic, thematic photo shoots set against the ruins of Ukrainian towns and villages devastated by Russian aggression.
Each celebrity will be asked to autograph a limited edition of their portrait, which will then be auctioned as part of a charitable event. Additionally, I will kindly ask each participant to share a link to the auction on their personal social media platforms.
All proceeds will go toward helping Ukrainian children who have become disabled as a result of the war launched by fascist Russia against a peaceful nation.
The official recipient and distributor of funds is the U.S.-based public charitable corporation The Soul of Ukraine Foundation, Inc., which holds 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Sincerely,
Sergey Melnikoff, a.k.a. MFF
Project Creator
American Photo Artist
A Voice Through the Lens
It is only natural to assume that any invited guest — especially when it comes to global celebrities — would first want to know about the professional credentials of the project’s author and photographer.
I have dedicated over fifty years to my life’s work. During this time, I have held dozens of solo exhibitions, including large-scale shows hosted by national museums and central squares of major cities across dozens of countries.
According to the unanimous opinion of international media, I am considered the most highly decorated photo artist of all time, having received more than ten orders and medals from various nations and religious organizations for my contributions to art, culture, and humanitarian causes.
To explore this facet of my work, I invite you to visit the website dedicated to my sculptural compositions forged from the “ashes of war,” which also offers a detailed account of my biography.
All logistical matters regarding the presence of an invited guest in Ukraine will be handled by the international charitable foundation The Soul of Ukraine, of which I am the founder and executive director, in cooperation with the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, an official partner of the aforementioned foundation’s initiatives.
Welcome to Ukraine!
Who Is MFF?
