Composition 1974

Hryhorii Havrylenko created this composition with watercolor, ink, and paper, crafting a vibrant scene where a sun looms over a flat horizon. Consider the sun, a universal symbol of divinity and enlightenment, found in ancient Egyptian art as Aten, the solar deity, and in countless other cultures. In this image, its bold presence and radiant color evoke a sense of energy and renewal. The horizon line suggests a boundary, yet its uneven edge hints at nature's unpredictable forces. Such depictions of the sun have resurfaced throughout history, each time infused with new cultural meanings, like a memory passed through generations. The sun, forever bound to the cycle of time, continues to engage our subconscious, compelling us with its enduring symbolism.