Jestem

“Jestem”
Acrylic on canvas
Year 2023
Size 100 x 80 cm
Certyficate number A20K23E00140
Catalogue number JM202310080140
Painting sold
Varnished painting

The painting, personal and intimate in character, depicts a deeply emotional scene in which a female angel embraces a little girl.

The angel is a symbol of protection, love, and care. In the context of the painting, she represents a mother who wishes to protect her daughter from all evil. She embraces the girl, symbolizing closeness, support, and a mother’s unconditional love for her child. The mother tries to give her daughter a sense of safety and peace during a difficult time, expressing her deepest feelings and fears.

The halo, a symbol of holiness and divine presence, emphasizes the mother’s role as a guardian — not only in a physical sense, but also in a spiritual one.

A glow emanates from both figures, suggesting the presence of positive, divine energy surrounding them.

The wings, which cover a large part of the painting, highlight the strength of the mother’s protection over her daughter, creating a safe space around her.

The dematerializing dresses of both figures symbolize transcendence, the passage from one state of existence to another, as well as the fleeting nature and fragility of life. This reflects the mother’s fears about an uncertain future, while at the same time emphasizing her hope for protection and care, regardless of the circumstances.

The painting is both a personal reflection and a universal message about the power of maternal love and hope for the future.