Yassine ESSOUAF
Spiritual Mother
2024
This work, entitled "Spiritual Mother", is a visual ode to mystical femininity and the sacred connection between the human and the cosmos. The painting features a central, ethereal female figure, whose calm, enigmatic face is framed by soft hues of pastel pinks, yellows and blues, evoking the aura of a maternal deity. The figure seems to emerge from a mirror or cosmic portal, signifying spiritual birth or inner revelation. The face is that of a spiritual mother, a guardian of the mysteries of the soul, who seems both to observe and protect.
The twisted branches of a black tree, embellished with delicate flowers, symbolize life, growth and continuity, while the swirling background of pastel energies recalls the fluidity of emotions and thoughts that flow through the human spirit. This tree can be seen as the bridge between heaven and earth, linking spiritual dimensions to our material reality. In the lower part of the painting, a sacred flame seems to emerge from a bowl, framed by abstract, spiritual forms, suggesting a ritual of purification or awakening. This cup, often a symbol of life or receptivity, mingles with the currents of cosmic energy represented by deep blue, a color associated with tranquility and the unknown. The vibrant colors and organic motifs of this work transport the viewer on an introspective journey, where the maternal figure embodies both the mystery of creation and spiritual wisdom. The viewer is invited to contemplate his or her own connection with the universe, through this divine matrix of light and nature.
Oil painting on canvas
Canvas
184.5 × 117 cm
Original work