Sednіv 

Tetyana Yablonska painted “Sedniv” with oil on canvas, capturing a village scene. Dominating the composition are the houses: a red one, a green one, and a third one partly visible, each a distinct color. These colors speak volumes. The red is not merely a hue; it's the color of life, vitality, and perhaps a connection to ancient protective symbols painted on dwellings to ward off harm. Consider how similar protective symbols appear across cultures, from the painted doors of Eastern Europe to the ochre decorations found in ancient Mediterranean homes. This impulse to mark our space with color, with meaning, connects us to our ancestors. In this painting, the use of strong colors and the portrayal of domestic architecture tap into our collective memory, stirring feelings of home, safety, and continuity. The very act of depicting these houses becomes a powerful statement, engaging viewers on a subconscious level with symbols of cultural identity and emotional security. The cyclical progression of domestic colors, resurfacing and evolving, shows new meanings in different contexts.