Water of Life
Out of series series
Russia
2023
Canvas, tempera, charcoal pencil
60x50 cm
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The painting captures a seemingly straightforward yet profoundly intimate act: a woman pouring clear, life-giving water into the cupped palms of a man. This gesture carries a sense of sanctity and closeness, resonating with dual interpretations.
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The stream of water, as it courses from the jug into the hands, symbolizes not only a cleansing ritual but also encapsulates the timeless plea, "Give water to drink," representing an implicit trust that this request will be met with kindness.Furthermore, water, an elemental force, has always stood as a metaphor for life itself. Here, it takes on an additional resonance, embodying the flow of life from female hands to male, representing a narrative of love—a fundamental need akin to the vital sustenance of pure water. It's a testament to a woman's capacity to offer love, akin to the replenishing of a man's inner reservoirs, provided he is open to receiving it. Like a vessel prepared for an overflow, he must be receptive to the abundance that awaits him.