Varvara • 16 • Clare

16-18 Category   •  2026
In this work, I explore the quiet magic of nature — the feeling that emerges when we see the world not only with our eyes, but with our hearts. Nature appears here as a living presence, filled with memory, mystery, and inner light. I chose a moment between day and night, when reality feels slightly open to wonder. The sky burns with reds, oranges, and violets, symbolizing transition and transformation. Reflected in the river, these colors turn the water into a mirror connecting the visible and the unseen. The river represents time and the continuity of life, carrying the shared breath of nature. Trees lean toward it like silent guardians, witnesses to countless moments held in the earth’s memory. A small angel rests in the corner — my personal symbol of magic. Subtle spirals, glowing details, and hidden patterns suggest unseen forces and a childlike way of seeing, when silence felt meaningful and everything seemed alive. This painting is about stillness and attention. Nature’s magic does not demand notice; it reveals itself gently, in color, reflection, and calm — reminding us that wonder is always close, if we slow down enough to see it.