Andrey Ostashov • "2020" series Bronze, granite. 35?35, h = 93 cm
The sculpture depicts a young girl who, seated as if by a stream on a small stone, seeks a sense of communion with the water’s surface. She wears a form-fitting, high-necked dress with a full skirt, accented by small decorative beads running along the spine, the sleeves, and the hem. Long, straight tresses fall along her face, lending it a slender appearance, while a voluminous collar further frames and accentuates her features. Her hair is gathered into an ornate, airy style that seems to "hover" in the air, resembling a "cloud" of the subject’s inner thoughts and emotions. The girl’s face is serene and her eyes are closed; she is deeply immersed in a silent ritual, held in a state of meditation. Small toy bears rest upon her wrists, appearing as participants in this sacred rite. The heroine’s hands are elegantly poised in a mystical gesture, as if she is exchanging currents of energy with the element of water.