Anastasia Kuznetsova-RufOn Your Neck, 2019 · Buy a print
(from the “Out of series” series)
Canvas, tempera, charcoal pencil · 70 × 45 cm · Russia

In the delicate grasp of children, beads are deftly collected and threaded, each unique piece weaving a tale of personal interests. This tableau serves as a poignant allegory for the mosaic of pursuits that shape our lives: love, symbolized by a heart; financial endeavors, represented by a coin; the playful spirit, embodied by a dice;

the enigma of secrets, captured in a combination lock; the intricacies of relationships, depicted by yin and yang; our connection to nature, echoed through a fragment of a shell; aspirations in the realm of career, signified by a star; and, ultimately, the enigmatic hand of fate, personified by a skull. This artful composition mirrors the diverse tapestry of passions that define us.