Russia's invasion of Ukraine was all too familiar to Georgians, and we began expressing our support for Ukraine from our own windows and balconies. I frequently wandered the streets, and whenever I spotted the Ukrainian flag, I took photos and shared them with my friends.
After a while, there were so many images of facades with Ukrainian flags in my online gallery that I became very intrigued by the people and world behind them. Some dwellings were new, others old, but the color combination remained steady - “Freedom Blue” and “Energizing Yellow”, as Pantone labeled them in its color system. Behind these images are real people who openly and bravely support the Ukrainian people from their own homes.
I started going door-to-door to interview people if I saw a flag hanging from their balconies. I found other respondents among friends of friends and through thematic Facebook groups. Thanks to these people, I was convinced that a new wave of solidarity was being born among Georgians.