Saints Lucy and Barbara n.d.

This drawing depicts Saints Lucy and Barbara, their identities made clear through the symbolic objects accompanying them. Saint Lucy holds a chalice, a poignant symbol, while Saint Barbara is next to a tower. The tower is a complex symbol that recurs through art history, recalling the Tower of Babel and symbolizing both isolation and strength. This symbol echoes in various forms, from medieval fortresses to modern skyscrapers, each reflecting humanity's enduring aspiration for security and prominence. The image connects to a collective memory, a visual echo resonating through time. Consider how the act of looking up, as both saints do, may represent our yearning for higher knowledge, and speaks to our own subconscious desires and anxieties. Saints Lucy and Barbara invite us to meditate on the cyclical nature of symbols.