MAKHNO Presents a DIDO Art Installation at Oschadbank’s Premium Space

As part of the “Turning the Ordinary into the Extraordinary” campaign, Oschadbank’s premium space in Kyiv is being transformed through the integration of contemporary Ukrainian art. This collaboration reimagines the role of financial institutions, offering clients an experience that is both aesthetically inspiring and emotionally resonant.

The DIDO art installation is a manifesto of Ukrainian design and culture. These sculptural guardians not only protect the bank, its clients, and their values — they also offer a powerful artistic presence that brings beauty and meaning into everyday life.

Each DIDO is crafted by hand using the traditional Ukrainian technique of zoomorphic ceramics, mastered by the artisans at MAKHNO Studio. According to legend, the bodiless spirits known as DIDO created the world and humankind. They loved their creations so deeply that they continue to protect and support them in all aspects of life. Every DIDO is designed to bring positive change to a specific area and guard against particular misfortunes. For example, DIDO Mykhas, featured in the installation, fosters success in business and protects from poverty.

MAKHNO Studio and Oschadbank share a long-standing partnership. Back in 2018, the studio designed the bank’s flagship premium branch in Kyiv — an architectural symbol that challenged the conventional aesthetics of financial institutions. Here, art, sculpture, bespoke lighting, and design come together to create an inspiring and elevated customer experience.

For over a decade, Oschadbank has championed Ukrainian art, integrating it into its premium centers across the country. This mission has only deepened during wartime, as the bank continues to support cultural projects that promote Ukrainian creativity on a global stage. From partnerships with the Khanenko National Museum to consistent support for artistic initiatives at the Ukrainian House, Oschadbank demonstrates how financial services can be an organic part of the cultural landscape. Even the bank’s website design reflects this philosophy — developed using artificial intelligence, it highlights the synergy between art and technology.

The DIDO installation is proof that art should not be confined to galleries — it belongs in the places where we live, work, and shape the future. MAKHNO Studio and Oschadbank affirm that when creativity becomes part of our everyday lives, the ordinary truly transforms into the extraordinary.

Oschadbank Premium clients receive a 7% discount on MAKHNO Studio’s collections, offering a unique opportunity to bring contemporary Ukrainian design into their own spaces.

MAKHNO Studio also creates custom art installations for private homes, hotels, galleries, and special events. Get in touch to make your space one-of-a-kind and creatively charged.