''Prism of OBOLON" is a collection of prints documenting Daria's hometown, Kyiv, and the area known as Obolon, where she lived until she was 12. The logo used in the book's title is from a beer company named after the "Obolon" district. This company's logo, with its distinct visual elements, has become a ubiquitous symbol for the community. It represents not just a beer brand but also the cultural identity of the area. The factory producing the drink is located just a short distance from Daria's school, to which every morning walk was accompanied by the smell of fresh yeast brewing.

These photographs document visual themes Daria noticed in the neighborhood in contrast with the rest of the city. Obolon has always been her reference point, and it continues to be the place from which she perceives and regards each new experience and environment that she finds herself in. "Prism of OBOLON" is a return to her roots, a document of change, and a reflection of her perception of these changes.

Daria Pyshna is a Ukrainian photographer based in London since the start of the war.

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