P1060096 1913

David Burliuk painted this scene with oil, populating it with potent symbols. The most prominent is perhaps the horse, a motif stretching back to antiquity, where it signified power, virility, and the heroic journey, but here it is attached to a carousel. Consider the image of a merry-go-round horse, and its movement in circles. It loses the heroic quality of the war horse and becomes emblematic of cyclical time. The sunflower beside the couple adds another layer of meaning. Throughout history, the sunflower appears as a symbol of adoration and steadfast loyalty. Yet, its prominent presence in this setting hints at a psychological longing for an idealized, perhaps unattainable connection. These images blend together to explore memory and emotion. It invites us to contemplate how symbols evolve and intertwine, expressing subconscious desires and collective memories. This artwork is not merely a depiction, but a gateway into the rich, non-linear world of cultural history.