Landscape 1970

Hryhorii Havrylenko painted this landscape, with no known date, now held in a private collection. The tree, prominently positioned, has always been a profound symbol across cultures, representing life, growth, and connection between the earthly and the divine. Think of the "Tree of Life," a motif appearing in ancient Assyrian art and then reappearing in the biblical Genesis. In both instances, the tree serves as a potent image of interconnectedness, and spiritual ascent, with roots deep in the ground and branches reaching for the sky. Here, the tree stands solitary, a silent witness, evoking a sense of stillness and contemplation. It is an enduring symbol, its image passed down through the ages, evolving yet retaining its core essence. Its form and structure are powerful, engaging us on a deeply subconscious level. Like an echo, it calls back to us. The symbol of the tree resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings in different historical contexts.