“Mara” oil on canvas, 70*100 cm⠀ ⠀ ⠀ In the old days, many nationalities had their own ideas about the goddess of death. Among the Slavs, she was named "Madder" or "Mara" (from the Sanskrit "mara" – destroying). The roots of this word stretch to the Indo-European "mar / mor", associated with pestilence and epidemic.⠀ ⠀ Taking the souls of the dead, Mara allowed them to be reborn again. Over time, people began to forget about it, and it was associated exclusively with death, bringing fear to the souls of people. She was presented to our ancestors as a light-skinned, dark-haired and black-eyed beauty, the embodiment of ice and dignity. ⠀ ⠀ The moth is a talisman of immortality and rebirth, the ability to transform. It emerges from the caterpillar, transforming into a cocoon. In many cultures, the moth symbolizes the ability to transform and the beauty.⠀ ⠀ The skull, which seems to be peeking through the translucent fabric, is a symbol of overcoming the fear of death. In many cultures, it has also become a symbol of vital energy, fortitude and physical invulnerability. In my work, it is associated with death in the key of rebirth granted by Mara. ⠀ ⠀ Working in a limited color palette helps to focus on the moment, to explore the state of the character. Here I use monochrome painting as a tool to create a dramatic effect. Despite its simplicity, the work done in monochrome is able to surprise. It seems to arouse the curiosity of the observer, giving scope to the imagination.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ •⠀ ⠀ ⠀ “Мара” холст, масло, 70*100 см⠀ ⠀ ⠀ В старину у многих народностей были свои представления о богине смерти. У славян она носила имя «Марена» или «Мара» (от санскр. «mara» – уничтожающий). Корни этого слова тянутся к индоевропейскому «мар/мор», связанному с мором и эпидемией.⠀ Забирая души умерших, Мара позволяла им вновь переродиться. Со временем об этом стали забывать, и она ассоциировалась исключительно со смертью, принося страх в души людей. Она представлялась нашим предкам как светлокожая, темноволосая и черноглазая красавица, воплощение льда и достоинства. ⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/Coz7Z73IjFx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=