Firebird
Original oil painting on canvas
24" x 30" / 61 cm x 76 cm, 2023
The painting was inspired by introduction into alchemical symbolism, where the phoenix plays an important figurative role corresponding to the final stage of the Great Work and is a symbol of the rebirth of the human soul.
Here I wanted to refer more to Slavic folklore and paint not a phoenix (traditional for western mythologies), but namely a Firebird. An interesting intersection of meanings has been discovered.
The Firebird is a character in East Slavic fairy tales, a miraculous bird, the purpose of the quest of various heroes from Russian fables (like a phoenix symbolizing a philosophical stone was a purpose of medieval alchemists). Catching this bird is a difficult challenge and is one of the main tasks that a father gives to his sons. Always only the kind-hearted youngest son manages to fulfill it.
The painting depicts the moment of the bird’s unexpected fright caused by the bird being just found by a viewer.
A firebird’s valuable ability is to turn everything into gold. But it is difficult to catch it, the bird is skittish and ready to fly away at the first suspicion of danger.
PRUDOCT INFO
Original Oil Painting
This one-of-a-kind oil painting is created with the highest-quality materials on a gallery-wrapped canvas. Every edge is carefully painted, making framing optional but not necessary. The depth and richness of oil paint bring an unmatched vibrancy and longevity to the artwork, ensuring it remains a timeless piece in your collection.
Each painting is sealed with a removable protective varnish to preserve its colors and texture over time. It comes ready to hang, allowing you to display it instantly in your space.
A Certificate of Authenticity, personally issued, signed, and stamped by the artist, Katerina Miller, is included to guarantee its originality.
If you’d like to see how this artwork would look in your space, I can Photoshop it onto your wall—simply provide clear photos of your interior, and I’ll create a preview for you.
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