Koop used the video camera extensively on her visit to the Ukraine. Throughout the video, the viewer sees the image of a strong and beautiful young woman rowing a boat covered with rose petals. Two years after the journey, the artist had her paintings installed in the 19th century Canadian Bank of Commerce building on Main Street in the artist's home town of Winnipeg. Perhaps the most touching moment of the film is when Wanda takes her mother through the exhibit. As they gaze upward at the paintings, they discuss the meaning of the oft-repeated circular images on the canvases.
Life moves on, but it always repeats itself.
Greg Lowe's haunting musical theme played on the piano and cello sets a mood of bittersweet nostalgia as it is heard throughout the video. This moving and gently-paced documentary is an excellent introduction to the striking and evocative work of this gifted artist, particularly at the senior high school level. Reproduction for personal use is permitted only if this copyright notice is maintained. Any other reproduction is prohibited without permission.