Sketch for Ladoga series

The painting titled Sketch for Ladoga series captures an evocative scene rooted in Symbolism, blending myth and mystery. It appears as a sketch and study toward a larger work, emphasizing raw emotion and enigmatic symbolism. The artwork subtly references the Slavic myth of the werewolf—a human-shapeshifter who, in their wolf form, retains human intelligence but cannot speak. The piece’s haunting atmosphere and dreamlike quality evoke the liminal space between human and beast, inviting viewers to explore themes of transformation, duality, and the mystical roots embedded in folklore.