Irina Yakovleva

Life, 110x100cm, acrylic, canvas

2023

Life, 110x100cm, acrylic, canvas The work is sold without a frame.

2022, 80x80 cm The work is sold without a frame.

This painting is an attempt to blend ancient symbols, contemporary understanding of feminine essence, and profound philosophical contemplations inspired by existentialism and phenomenology. The woman, represented in the image of Eve, stands as an eternal symbol of the beginning of life and the mother of all humanity. Symbols on her body, derived from the idols of the Trypillian culture, speak to the age-old connection of our people with nature, land, and spirituality. The Tree of Life with its apples embodies the immortal bond with lineage and ancestors, as well as a reflection on existence, self-awareness in the world, and relations with others. Existentialist and phenomenological philosophies emphasize individual experience and perception of the world, which are perfectly captured in this painting. Each apple represents a memory passed down from generation to generation, a reminder of roots that deeply reach into the history of our people, and contemplations about our place in the universe. ABOUT ARTIST: Tetiana...

Female faces, almost merging into a single rhythm, are depicted with closed eyes, as if immersed in a space of trust and quietude. The light headscarves framing their faces evoke a s...