Wolves and Ravens

The painting combines a bright image with deep symbolism. The sun is a symbol of joy and inspiration, a source that lights the way and warms souls. The background is painted in rich blues, creating an atmosphere of boundlessness reminiscent of cosmic horizons. This space is not without mystery: it seems to call for reflection on infinity and on what lies beyond the visible.

Around the edge of the painting run lines of text in the Russian ornamental script vyaz, from Boris Grebenshchikov's song “Wolves and Ravens” (Russian Album), which add another layer of meaning to the work. The song speaks of the choice of faith and God and asks the listener about their own experience of touching the spiritual and the divine. The last line, “there are no hands for miracles except those that are pure”, becomes a reminder that true miracles are only possible when a person acts with good intentions and strives for inner purity.

By Yuri Bezobrazov

Wood, acrylic, oil, charcoal