Himena
The moment we choose to see ourselves with open eyes.
Sometimes freedom begins with the courage to lift the veil.
The Archetype
Himena emerged through an intuitive and meditative painting process. Gradually, a woman revealed herself, drawing her veil aside. It is not a dramatic gesture. It almost seems effortless. And yet, this single moment changes everything.
The veil represents powerlessness, doubt, and all that obscures our view of our own strength. By drawing it aside, Himena chooses to look at the world — and at herself — with open eyes.
This moment is not about struggle or overcoming. It is about a quiet decision: the decision to no longer remain behind what keeps us small.
Himena reminds us that freedom often does not begin with a great leap, but with a single movement — the courage to draw the veil aside and encounter ourselves again.
The Symbolism
👩 Himena
Awakening · Self-Determination · Becoming
Himena embodies the moment when innocence gives way to awareness. She is no longer willing to remain powerless. Something has changed — and with that realization, she begins to choose for herself.
🤍 The Veil
Powerlessness · Revelation · Transition
The veil represents what has kept her from seeing clearly. By drawing it aside herself, Himena transforms a symbol of powerlessness into an act of self-determination.
👁️ The Eyes
Awareness · Truth · Recognition
Her large eyes meet the viewer directly. They belong to someone who has begun to see — and who can no longer return to not knowing.
🔹 The Blue, Turquoise & White
Clarity · Inner Space · Transformation
The cool shades of blue, turquoise, and white create a space between innocence and awareness. They reflect the quiet clarity that emerges when an old way of seeing begins to dissolve.
This Original
This artwork exists only once.
It emerged through an intuitive painting process, combining symbolic imagery with multiple layers of modeling paste and color, as well as delicate details.
Original Artwork Details
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 3 cm
Signature: Hand-signed on the reverse
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
1.100 €
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About My Artistic Process
Each of my paintings begins intuitively.
Through meditation, dreams, and my exploration of mythology, nature, animals, and plants, an archetype gradually reveals itself. I do not plan these figures — I accompany their emergence and follow what wants to become visible.
My paintings do not retell ancient myths.
They invite us to remember our own inner wisdom, strength, and connection to nature.
If this artwork touches you,
you can trust that feeling.
I’m truly happy that this piece speaks to you.