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“Autumn Coming” is a poetic meditation on memory, transition, and the quiet journeys we take between the inner and outer landscapes of life. In this dreamlike painting, a crowned bird gently leads a wooden horse on wheels—an echo of a childhood toy—across rolling, misty hills beneath a crescent golden moon. The horse carries a small birdcage, inside which sits a glowing fruit or heart-like object—perhaps a pomegranate or an emblem of something precious and preserved.
This wooden horse, rendered with warm, worn textures, becomes a symbol of nostalgic tenderness, a bridge between past and present. It is not a grand steed of war or conquest, but a humble toy pulled gently forward by a fragile, regal bird. This pairing feels symbolic: the bird, a creature of instinct and flight, leads the grounded, wheeled relic of childhood, as if guiding the self through memory and into the shifting light of autumn.
The muted blue-green landscape, scattered with distant houses and a single tower, conjures the feeling of a fading dream—one that still lingers as the seasons begin to change. Autumn here is not simply a time of decay, but a moment of reflection and inward travel. The golden moon above watches silently, casting a soft glow over the procession, suggesting that the passage of time—like this journey—is gentle, inevitable, and strangely beautiful.
The painting is a metaphor for emotional migration, for moving forward while still carrying the tenderness of what once was. It invites the viewer into a space where memory, fantasy, and present emotion intertwine, and where the smallest objects—like an old toy or a winged guide—can carry the weight of a dream.
Our daily life with dreams and worries never brings satisfaction. Moreover, in the pursuit of new achievements, we forget about our capabilities. Why can't we fly anymore like we used to when we were kids? The weight of thoughts, the presence of property and the burden of responsibility presses on us. What is more valuable - to have a golden crown and a horse with a golden apple, or to fly carefree and sleep on a branch in the forest?
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