The painting “Only ashes burn to the crowns” is a manifesto of inner rebirth. A female figure lies in a pose of complete surrender, seemingly dissolving into the flames — a symbol of purification, pain, and transformation. The text “Only ashes burn to the ground” becomes a provocative wordplay in the artwork’s title, where “crowns” replaces “ground” — suggesting ascension instead of collapse. Even in destruction, something rises. This piece speaks of strength, vulnerability, and the feminine alchemy of turning pain into gold.

Acrylic and Gold Leaf on Canvas

30*40

2024