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Sacrifice ( John the Short [Kolovos-Dwarf]), acrylic on canvas, 2023
In Tarkovsky’s “Sacrifice,” a withered tree becomes a canvas for a tale of faith, whispered by Alexander to his silent son. This legend, of a novice nurturing a lifeless tree back to life, captures the dance between hope and despair. As the tree blooms against odds, it mirrors Alexander’s own spiritual odyssey, reminding us that even in the shadows of desola- tion, unwavering belief can birth miracles and reawaken life.
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