anesterenkoart on Nostr: For me, the Mavkas are a way to explore a female identity. I’m fascinated by how ...

For me, the Mavkas are a way to explore a female identity. I’m fascinated by how mythology is filled with female spirits who are allowed to be wild, angry, seductive, even evil - in ways that real women in Slavic cultures often are not. In contrast, real women are expected to be kind, obedient, nurturing, and good. Through this series, I reflect on that contradiction and the freedom that these mythological figures seem to hold.
from "Mavka" series
oil on canvas
45×60cm
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