Trypillian Madonnas: ‘Mistresses of Fertility’
The ‘Mistresses of Fertility’ sculptures are inspired by the image of an ancient goddess who, in the cultures of agricultural peoples, was a symbol of abundance, prosperity and the birth of new life. In the Trypillian tradition, the feminine principle was revered as the source of creation, and the earth as the greatest value and the foundation of well-being.
The soft forms and symbolic ornamentation emphasise the connection with the cycles of nature, the earth’s bounty and the power of motherhood. The sculpture serves as a reminder of humanity’s harmony with nature and of life’s eternal capacity to be reborn.
Technique: papier-mâché
Height: 100 cm (1 m)
