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Keepers (The Guardians)


Author: Svetlana Makarova
Professional Oil Paint. 31.5x23.5 inch.
Year: 2018-2021
Style: Magical Realism, Symbolism, Fantasy
Price: $2200

This painting portrays the celestial guardians of the Wheel of Samsara. At the center sits a young woman upon a throne, a symbol of authority and responsibility. Beneath her lies a tiger skin, representing mastery over instinct and desire. A sword rests across her lap, signifying strength, justice, and higher judgment. Perched upon her shoulder is an owl, a traditional symbol of wisdom and clarity.

Beside her stands an angel holding two contrasting objects: an ice cream cone, symbolizing refined earthly pleasures, and a vajra, the mythical weapon of the gods. The vajra represents spiritual strength, unwavering determination, and the power to shatter illusion in the pursuit of truth.

Behind the throne, columns frame the Wheel of Samsara, while relief sculptures depict scenes from Hindu mythology. The guardians await the one destined to turn the Wheel. Only an individual who embodies wisdom, discipline, strength, and discernment is worthy of shaping the course of destiny.

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