MAGDALENA

Magdalena is a painting born not from a single memory, but from the quiet places of the imagination where symbols take form. Although Magdalena is not a real person, she represents the timeless essence of motherhood — a figure of tenderness and strength woven from countless stories, emotions, and human experiences. She cradles a baby gently in her arms, her posture protective yet peaceful, embodying the universal bond that connects mother and child across cultures and generations.

Behind her stretches a luminous valley blooming with flowers, a landscape that suggests renewal, beauty, and the unfolding of life. Above them, an eagle circles in the open sky, its powerful wings a symbol of guardianship, freedom, and watchful grace. Painted on copper, the surface lends a warm, glowing undertone to the work, allowing the light to breathe through the colours and giving the scene an almost sacred radiance.

Magdalena is both intimate and expansive — a portrait of love, shelter, and the quiet courage of motherhood set within a world filled with possibility and hope.

Oils on Copper