Mixed media by Julia Datchenko

Three girls – in the folk worldview, this image represents the unity of three principles: soul, body, and spirit; or three times – past, present, and future. The wreaths on their heads are a sign of purity, youth, and spiritual strength. In tradition, a wreath is not just a decoration, but also a talisman. The ribbons woven into the wreath symbolize thoughts and words of prayer. The bird above them is a messenger from heaven, a symbol of prayer rising to God, as well as hope and peace