devil 

Yoko d'Holbachie’s painting presents a whimsical take on the devil, a figure steeped in symbolic weight. The horns, traditionally symbols of power and defiance, along with the small wings evoke familiar representations of the demonic. But here, the artist subverts these expectations. The cross-legged posture suggests serenity, reminiscent of Buddha. The devil, often linked to chaos, is here portrayed in a state of meditative calm. Consider, for example, how the Devil in medieval art was depicted as a grotesque monster, embodying sin. Yet, even in those depictions, one can see traces of pre-Christian deities. This painting reveals that the figure of the "devil" is not fixed. It evolves through the collective unconscious, a palimpsest of cultural memory. The eyes, large and all-seeing, are not menacing, but innocent, even inviting. The devil becomes not an external threat, but a reflection of our internal conflicts. The symbols shift, yet the emotional and psychological weight endures, resurfacing and taking new forms.