Ink and Gouache
18” x 16” including frame
Rusalka, a Ukrainian fertility spirit, is deeply connected to the land. Ukrainian folklore tells of the Rusalki dancing through the grains, embodying the very essence of growth, nature’s raw power, and bringing a bountiful harvest.
Her long, flowing hair is radiant, representing the ripe rye crops. This glowing hair serves as a visual manifestation of her magic and "otherness," symbolising her supernatural power to bless the fields and bring strong growth. As with traditional representations, she is depicted in her raw, natural form, her nudity representing a profound bond with the earth.
Ukrainians celebrate the spring/summer transition with 'Rusalka week' at the end of May and early June.
Ink and Gouache
18” x 16” including frame
Rusalka, a Ukrainian fertility spirit, is deeply connected to the land. Ukrainian folklore tells of the Rusalki dancing through the grains, embodying the very essence of growth, nature’s raw power, and bringing a bountiful harvest.
Her long, flowing hair is radiant, representing the ripe rye crops. This glowing hair serves as a visual manifestation of her magic and "otherness," symbolising her supernatural power to bless the fields and bring strong growth. As with traditional representations, she is depicted in her raw, natural form, her nudity representing a profound bond with the earth.
Ukrainians celebrate the spring/summer transition with 'Rusalka week' at the end of May and early June.
