Almond. Memory of Felida 2020

"Almond. Memory of Felida" (2020) by Yulia Mamontova features a single almond, depicted in a realistic style against a vibrant blue background. The almond is surrounded by delicate, blossoming branches, creating a sense of fragility and growth. The artist's use of detail and color evokes a sense of both beauty and vulnerability, reflecting the complex themes of memory and life’s fleeting nature. The almond, a symbol of fertility and new beginnings, seems simultaneously protected and confined by the branches, suggesting the interplay between hope and constraint. The work is painted on canvas, measuring 120 x 90 cm.