The wounded spring 

Georgi Kovachev created "The Wounded Spring" using oil on canvas. Kovachev came of age in Bulgaria during a period of immense political upheaval. The trauma of these events permeates his work, but Kovachev doesn’t give in to despair. Here, spring, a season of rebirth, is hurt, yet not destroyed. The dark green center struggles to emerge amidst a field of layered colors and textures. Sharp rays of white and yellow light cut through the scene, evoking a sense of pain. However, there are also horizontal lines of blue, pink, and yellow; they remind us of stability and resilience. These colors provide a sense of hope, a reminder of life's persistence despite trauma. "The Wounded Spring" invites us to reflect on the delicate balance between destruction and renewal, both in nature and within ourselves. How do we find beauty and hope even in the face of our wounds?