Richness of Waters 

Micaela Eleutheriade renders in watercolor a scene teeming with aquatic life and human endeavor. The fish, rendered in vibrant hues of orange, red, and gold, swim amidst nets cast by fishermen in small boats. Fish are symbols of abundance and fertility, frequently associated with the depths of the unconscious. Consider, for instance, how the fish appears in early Christian art as a symbol of Christ, or in ancient mythology as sacred beings connected to the divine. The fish is often viewed as a bridge between the conscious and unconscious realms. Eleutheriade’s choice to depict them in such lively colors imbues them with vitality, suggesting a deep connection to the life force. The fishermen, too, are archetypal figures, their nets forming intricate patterns that speak to the human desire to capture and understand the natural world. These acts of fishing echo ancient creation myths, where the sea is the source of life. The fishing nets remind us of a deeper struggle to bring order to chaos. Eleutheriade invites us to contemplate the cyclical dance of life, where the depths of the sea mirror the depths of the human soul.