Oil on canvas with hand-beaten 24kt pure gold leaf from the historic Berta Battiloro firm in Venice
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ABOUT THE WORK
Material: Canvas
The goldfinch is a profound symbol of strength, humility, and the Passion. According to iconographic tradition, this bird is deeply... Read More
The goldfinch is a profound symbol of strength, humility, and the Passion. According to iconographic tradition, this bird is deeply tied to the scene of Calvary: as it strove to pluck the sharp thorns from Christ’s tormented flesh, its head was forever stained by the brilliant red of His blood.
In this artwork, the goldfinch becomes a universal symbol of resilience amidst adversity. I have depicted five goldfinches perched within a wild dog rose thicket woven with golden thorns. The choice of 24kt pure gold serves as a symbol of redemption and spiritual reclamation. It reminds us that it is precisely through our deepest struggles that we find the inner strength to react, grow, and move forward.