Amidst the harsh reality of war-torn Ukraine, young people attempt to carry on with their daily lives. Yet these routines are repeatedly interrupted by air raid sirens and the threat of incoming missiles. “Between the Sirens” focuses on the lives of young Ukrainians, offering a contemporary glimpse into a generation forced to confront the fragility of their lives—and of their homeland—every single day.

This series is more than just a documentation of the present. It also offers a window into the future of Ukraine. These young people will one day be the ones responsible for rebuilding their country. But what kind of Ukraine can emerge when its future is shaped by the trauma of war?

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Gerd Waliszewski, born in the USA in 1996, grew up in Poland and Germany. Since July 2025, he has been a graduate of the Ostkreuz School of Photography, where he studied in the class of Sibylle Fendt. His work focuses on themes related to Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the impact of political developments on young people. He now lives in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, where he works as a photographer and cameraman. There, he continues to pursue his long-term personal project “Between the Sirens”.