Anastasia Kuznetsova-RufThe World, 2022 · Buy a print
(from the “Out of series” series)
Canvas, tempera, charcoal pencil · 50 × 40 cm · Russia

In this intimate moment, a man's hand delicately fastens an earring to his cherished woman, a small globe delicately hanging from her ear. How frequently we pledge to give our beloved "the world". Yet in this instance, the man quite literally holds the world in his hands: from fostering tranquility within the walls of their shared abode to having the potential to contribute to global harmony.

He provides a sense of security for their family and lays the foundation for an expansive universe brimming with boundless potential. It is the woman, however, who breathes life into these worlds, infusing them with purpose and serving as a beacon for progress and growth. Together, they hold the power to shape not only their own destinies but the destiny of worlds beyond.