Slavic Spirits - Dola (2025) Pintura por Justyna Gostyńska

The Slavic Spirits series is inspired by Slavic mythology. This particular painting depicts the Slavic goddess Dola — guardian of human fate and a mysterious keeper of destiny. The central figure is a woman with her face partially covered by the delicate wings of a moth — a symbol of transience and spiritual transformation. Her obscured eyes raise a question: is our life prewritten, or is fate ultimately blind?

The goddess spins golden threads by hand — their intertwining paths represent the inseparable bond between humans and destiny. Each thread is a metaphor for the invisible forces shaping our lives, and its golden hue highlights the sacredness and weight of this seemingly fragile fabric of fate.

My paintings explore the profound and unbreakable connection between humans and nature. At the heart of my works are female figures who coexist with nature — not as its rulers, but as part of it. Sometimes they protect, nurture, or support nature; other times they seek refuge within it, merging with its forms to find peace and breath.

Through this visual dialogue between humanity and the natural world, I aim to remind us that we are not something supernatural. We are born of the same earth, wind, and light. My paintings are an attempt to capture this subtle yet essential bond — a bond that should never be broken.

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