Kate Tova Russian-Ukrainian, b. 1995
Through the Fire, 2025
oil on linen
14 x 11
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This painting captures the sacred act of two people leaping over fire during Ivan Kupala night, their hands tightly clasped. In folk tradition, this ritual tests the strength of a...
This painting captures the sacred act of two people leaping over fire during Ivan Kupala night, their hands tightly clasped. In folk tradition, this ritual tests the strength of a bond. If the pair lands together, their connection is believed to endure. Here, the fire symbolizes both purification and the trials of life, especially in times of turmoil. Jumping in unison becomes a powerful metaphor for facing the unknown side by side. It is a promise to confront all future challenges together, with courage, trust, and love as their guide.
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