Quelqu’un a Aimer 

Sarah Joncas painted ‘Quelqu’un a Aimer’ where we see a woman surrounded by goldfish and coral. The goldfish, an age-old symbol, represents prosperity and abundance in many cultures, particularly in East Asia. They are symbols of good fortune and harmony. Here, they swim around a young woman and perch on her shoulder, reminiscent of stories such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Through time, artists have repeatedly used animals to convey allegorical messages of purity and innocence. These creatures, often acting as guardians, suggest an inner world teeming with life. The coral, often associated with the sea's mysterious depths, evokes the subconscious. Think of the psychological weight of the underwater world, a mirror reflecting our deepest fears and desires, a sentiment rooted in the collective unconscious. The interplay of the fish and coral evokes a dreamlike state. Symbols are never static; they resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings as they journey through the annals of time.