Easter 

Iwo Zaniewski painted “Easter” using oil on canvas. Zaniewski, who was born in Poland, explores themes of memory and tradition. Here, we are invited into an intimate, interior space, but our gaze is directed toward a wintery scene outside. The window frames a group of children playing, their figures rendered with a naive quality that evokes a sense of childhood nostalgia. On the table, we see traditional Easter decorations such as willow branches and dyed eggs. The eggs, typically symbols of rebirth and new life, are deeply red in color, which can be interpreted as representative of the blood of Christ, connecting the celebration to its religious origins. Zaniewski lived in a Poland that struggled under Soviet influence for much of the artist's early life. His art often seems to reflect a longing for simpler times rooted in tradition, family, and religion. The artist embraces a visual language that is both accessible and deeply personal, suggesting the enduring power of memory and cultural identity.