Description
Oil on canvas
120 × 80 cm
Passion draws on the spirit of Georgian tradition, where fire, light, and the vine are not merely elements of nature, but symbols of life, love, and divine blessing. The central form evokes a pomegranate — an ancient emblem of fertility, passion, and the continuation of lineage — pulsing like the warm heart of the earth itself.
Flames of gold and yellow surround the figure, recalling the sacred fire of the Tamada: a fire that does not destroy, but warms the soul and opens the heart to truth, love, and celebration. In Georgian mythology, fire represents a heavenly presence that connects the human world with ancestors and the divine.
The vertical композиція echoes the image of the World Tree found in Caucasian legends, with roots in ancestral soil, a trunk in the realm of humanity, and a crown reaching toward the sky. At the base, a flowing ribbon of blue water symbolizes the rivers of the Caucasus — bearers of memory and continuity — creating a powerful contrast between calm depth and burning passion.
Ornamental borders inspired by traditional Georgian patterns frame the composition like a protective talisman, guarding the emotional core of the work.
“Passion” embodies love itself — not as a single figure, but as a living force that burns, flows, grows, and endures. A presence that does not разрушує, but sanctifies.
