Newborn
Oil on canvas
90x65 cm
The image depicts a female figure emerging from an eggshell on a beach, with seagulls flying around and one seagull landing near the figure. The sky is blue, and the ocean can be seen in the background. The female figure has long grey hair covering her face and is positioned with one knee up while the other leg is stepping out of the eggshell. This image evokes themes of birth, renewal, or transformation in an unusual setting that combines elements of nature with a fantastical scenario.
Painting symbolizes a new beginning, suggesting a transition from one state of being to another.The long hair covering the figure’s face could imply anonymity or an unformed identity, emphasizing the potential for growth and change. Seagulls are often seen as symbols of resourcefulness, adaptability, and persistence. In this painting they represent ambiguous gazes of strangers that can hide both good and evil intentions