We can often see spiritual motifs in Mykola Trehub's works. The temple is a symbol of power, potential, prosperity, and moral guidance. At the same time, the loss of values leads to anxious thoughts and decline. The artist was concerned about the fate of Ukraine but also hoped for its rapid revival.
Trehub's spirituality can be seen as another way of withdrawing from the world, of seeking comfort amidst oppression and the inability to create freely.
