Semeniuk Olha

At 72, Olha has witnessed both the beauty and hardships of life, especially the devastating loss of her son who fought during Russia's invasion and later succumbed to illnesses from his service. Her art becomes a silent testimony to her pain. By painting herself in her youth, she might be recalling a time of innocence and joy, before enduring such profound sorrow. The image of a young woman, possibly representing Olha, gazing out of a window evokes a sense of nostalgia, longing, and reflection. The subdued tones and delicate brushwork capture a moment of quiet contemplation, providing a poignant contrast to the turbulence of the world outside and the wars that have shaped her life.

Painting size: 10x14 inches