Girl in pink. Underwater 2017

Sergey Piskunov created this underwater scene of a girl in pink, capturing a dreamlike state. Here, water is not merely a physical element; it's a symbol of the subconscious, a fluid space where the boundary between reality and dream blurs. Notice the girl’s dress, its color reminiscent of dawn, a recurring motif symbolizing renewal and transformation. The gentle embrace of the water around her evokes the ancient Greek myth of Ophelia, a figure whose immersion in water signifies both tragedy and purification. The theme of submersion is not new. From Botticelli’s Venus emerging from the sea to countless baptismal scenes, water has long been a potent symbol of rebirth and the mysteries of the human psyche. Piskunov taps into this collective memory, inviting us to consider how we, too, navigate the depths of our inner worlds, seeking clarity and renewal in the currents of life. This artistic exploration invites a dialogue between past and present, revealing the enduring power of symbols across time.