Genesis, 130 x 180 cm. oil on canvas, 2018
612 seeds, 130 x 180 cm. oil on canvas, 2018
My Shell, 130 x 180 cm. oil on canvas, 2020
The Macrocosm series presents a metaphorical circle of life, where the works are interconnected through their symbolic representation of spirituality and the physicality of the body flesh. Each piece presents a unique aspect of the human experience, creating a narrative that moves from the beginning of life to its ultimate end.
Through the works in this series, I present a compelling exploration of the sacred and mystical aspects of human existence. By amplifying everyday objects, I have given them a new life, imbuing them with symbolism and spiritual significance.
The first work, Genesis, depicts an ordinary egg, which when grotesquely enlarged, represents the creation of life and the beginning of the earthly world.
The next canvas features a pomegranate, a symbol of life that in Jewish mythology contains 612 grains, which is the same number of bones and joints in the human body. The pomegranate is considered sacral, fulfilling it with multiple meanings and symbols, including corporeality or carnality.
Shell, another work in the series, refers to the sacred symbol of sexuality and sensuality. The shell corresponds to the idea of femininity and female sexuality, representing fertility and conception. In many cultures, the birth of life is connected to the ocean, where water bears the fruits of life.
Feather, 170 x 90 cm, oil on canvas, 2019
Ashes to Ashes, 130 x 180 cm. oil on canvas, 2018
The Feather, as seen in the next work, manifests the spiritual part of human existence. Feathers traditionally adorn the ritual costumes of shamans, rulers, and priests, connecting them to the world of spirits and transcending the power and protection of other-worldly powers.
The final work in the series is a Stone, representing the ultimate form of every bodily existence, turning into dust. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Altogether, the five works in Macrocosm connect to the cycle of human life.
Often, we treat these objects as mundane artefacts of everyday life without any idea of their inner sacral meaning. Only when seen on a large scale, as if through a magnifying glass, can they regain their original power and symbolism. Through this series, the artist invites us to see these objects anew and to contemplate their profound meaning in our lives.
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