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“Coming of Autumn” is a poetic meditation on memory, transition and the journeys we take between the landscapes of life. In this dreamlike painting, a golden-crowned bird slowly leads a wooden horse on wheels through rolling, misty hills under a crescent golden moon. The horse carries a small bird cage containing an apple, an emblem of something won and precious. Rendered with warm, worn textures, this wooden horse becomes a symbol of nostalgic tenderness, a bridge between past and present. This is not a majestic steed of war or conquest, but a humble toy, gently pulled forward by a fragile, thoughtful bird.
The combination seems symbolic: the bird, a creature of instinct and flight, leads a grounded, wheeled relic of childhood, as if guiding itself through memory into the changing light of autumn. The muted blue-green landscape, scattered houses and a church bell tower, evoke a sense of familiarity and childhood memory. The melancholic autumn here is a time of reflection and inner journey.
This painting is a metaphor for emotional migration, moving forward, growing up. It invites the viewer into a space where memory, fantasy and real emotions are intertwined, and where the smallest objects - like an old toy or a winged guide - can carry the weight of a dream.
This painting is a metaphor for emotional migration, moving forward, growing up. It invites the viewer into a space where memory, fantasy and real emotions are intertwined, 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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