Yelyzaveta Kovalenkova (2004 – )
Spray paint and acrylic on cotton canvas
Private collection
40 x 50 cm

Based on the third silhouette, “Maria”, from the Gothic Garden collection.
This work portrays Maria as a symbol of softness, faith, and inner strength.
The crown-like shape around the head and the red background reference classical depictions of Mary and the Sacred Heart, but are reimagined in a contemporary context.
The painting explores the relationship between religious iconography and female identity.