CIRCE AND THE BLACKBIRD

CIRCE E IL MERLO ?‍⬛

CIRCE AND THE BLACKBIRD ?‍⬛

KIRKE I KOS ?‍⬛

2024

30x30 cm

Mixed-media on Canvas

CIRCE one of the most famous Witches in history and myths. Known for her splendid witchcraft. As one of first Alchemists, as I would consider, she developed an immense knowledge of potions and herbal tonics. She used it against the enemies, transforming them into peculiar animals.

Blackbirds often mistaken as elegant Starlings, are one of the most communicative little black birds with bright yellow beak and fun character. They live close to humans, singing love serenades or dope concertos. Known in literature, myths and sagas and Kabbalah. Used by Shamans and Magic Practitioners. Known for their wisdom and believed to serve as totems, spirits, or power animals. Fast as beam of light. High pitch frequency up to 8.1 kHz.  My Lovelies ?‍⬛✨

This unique painting is styled in an Orthodox Christian Iconography tradition, adorned with different religious symbols (My beloved Cathars among) leading to quite a space for meditation and imagination. Icons are said to be written, not painted. The Orthodox consider making icons more a form of prayer than art. I consider it magic.

We are One.