Sixth sun (2020) Schilderij door Lana Korolievskaia

Another of the artist's works, which showed her interest in the themes of ancient civilizations and their myths. What is important, as in the "Allegory of Continuity", "The Sixth Sun" does not express only ancient ideas about the world, but proves that they are still applicable to the current historical moment. The Maya had a rich cultural and mythological heritage. Like many other peoples, their divine pantheon was organized around the practice of calendar rituals. The sun is depicted in the center of the picture, because it is thanks to it that the calendar systems of all supporters of the solar cult are built. The stylization of the image of the sun corresponds to the way it was captured on the “Stone of the Sun” monolith. The Maya sun cannot be called good-natured, it incinerates what he does not like, like a stern sovereign. The Mayans made sacrifices to him to appease him. The period of the "fifth sun" ended in 2012. Perhaps the transition to a new era is taking place right now. The very word "Maya" exists in ancient Indian philosophy. It has two meanings: "the source of this world" and "illusory world". Apparently, illusions are dispelled, the sun destroys everything that has lost its relevance - according to the predictions of the ancient Mayans. The man sitting in the foreground is not a priest of a cult and is not even typical representative of his people. This is the god of the sky and the sun - Tonatiuh. He ruled the fifth era that ended. The artist depicted this god by slightly changing his iconography. Tonatiuh was painted as young men with a red complexion. To maintain strength and preserve youth, he must receive the blood of his victims. In the picture, his face is green, this expresses the hope that the sixth sun will be benevolent towards humanity.

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