Birds III 

Małgorzata Serwatka captures two starlings on canvas, their dark plumage set against a backdrop of warm yellows and muted purples. Birds, throughout history, have been potent symbols of transition and transformation. From the ancient Egyptian soul-bird, the Ba, to the dove representing peace in Christian iconography, they bridge the earthly and the divine. Consider the starlings here: are they merely birds, or do they carry a deeper resonance? Notice the juxtaposition of their winter and breeding plumage, a visual representation of nature's cyclical rhythm. The emotional weight of such imagery taps into our collective memory, a subconscious recognition of life's impermanence and continuous renewal. Serwatka's painting, in this way, participates in a dialogue that spans millennia, echoing in our hearts and minds.