Silvermoons 

Cathrine Edlinger-Kunze crafted this evocative painting, Silvermoons, with an array of pigments that dance across the canvas. Here, a modern interpretation of a timeless motif unfolds before us: the veiled face. This symbol, seen throughout history, cloaks the figure in mystery and introspection. Think of the veiled Madonnas of the Renaissance, where the covering signifies purity and sorrow, or consider ancient sculptures where veils denote status and divine presence. In Silvermoons, however, the veil is not of fabric but of hair, obscuring the sitter’s gaze and inviting us to ponder the emotions concealed within. This act of covering can be seen as a gesture of protection, a retreat into the self. Through the ages, artists have used the motif of the veil to express themes of mourning, secrecy, and spiritual awakening. Consider how each culture imprints its collective memory onto these recurring symbols. In this painting, the veil evokes a sense of the uncanny, drawing us into a psychological space where memory and emotion intertwine. It suggests a cyclical return to fundamental themes of identity and concealment, continuously reappearing in new forms.