Kida 

Fernanda Suarez’s painting presents us with a striking image of Kida, adorned with symbols that ripple through time. The crystal around her neck, glowing with an ethereal light, echoes ancient beliefs in the power of gemstones. Crystals have long been associated with healing, protection, and spiritual insight across diverse cultures, from the Egyptians to the Mayans. Kida clutches this pendant, a gesture reminiscent of countless portraits of saints holding sacred relics, each a conduit of divine power. Consider the evolution of the 'evil eye' amulet, designed to deflect harm. This symbol has traversed millennia, appearing in ancient Rome, Islamic cultures, and beyond, constantly adapting its form and function to meet the anxieties of the age. Like the evil eye, Kida's crystal speaks to our enduring need for protection and connection to hidden forces. It touches a primal, collective memory—a subconscious desire for talismans that ward off the unknown. The power of symbols lies in their capacity to evoke these deep-seated emotions, engaging viewers on a profound and often unconscious level. In the end, the crystal embodies a cyclical return to humanity’s perennial fascination with the mystical, a theme that perpetually resurfaces, evolves, and finds new expression across the ages.