Голова ангела 

Mykhailo Boychuk created this watercolor sketch titled "Head of an Angel", which can be found at the Lviv National Art Gallery. Consider the angel's serene expression and the floral motifs surrounding it; they are laden with cultural significance. Angels, throughout history, have symbolized divine messengers, appearing across diverse cultures. These figures re-emerge time and time again. The flowers draw a parallel with ancient Greek art, where floral offerings to the gods were commonplace. This motif, deeply embedded in our collective memory, resurfaces in later Christian art, symbolizing purity and paradise. The presence of such a conventional symbol speaks to the enduring human desire for connection to the divine. It is interesting to observe how a symbol evolves and reappears across time. Boychuk’s angel bridges the gap between ancient and modern, resonating with a shared human experience.