Fountain constructing (pink) 1989

Vasiliy Ryabchenko painted "Fountain constructing (pink)" with oil on canvas, presenting a whimsical assembly of symbols. Here, the rabbit, prominently placed, is a creature long associated with fertility and the cyclical nature of life across various cultures. The vessel it supports suggests ideas of plenty, yet its meaning is complex, echoing ancient cornucopias and religious chalices alike. Observe the presence of pyramids, symbols of stability and eternity, which flank the central figure, grounding the ethereal fountain. This juxtaposition brings to mind how images persist and evolve in our collective consciousness. Just as the pyramids have stood through millennia, so do the rabbit and vessel carry layers of significance, resurfacing in modern forms. It is the cyclical progression of symbols, reflecting humanity’s enduring quest for meaning, that invites us to consider the continuous dialogue between our present and our past.