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Svetlana Lazareva
"Matilda"

2024

$1,200
£906.56
€1,039.62
CA$1,674.37
A$1,822.23
CHF 965.96
MX$21,922.82
NOK 12,251.51
SEK 11,209.27
DKK 7,766.77

About the Item

The painting depicts a moment from the film “Leon.” The moment when Mathilda placed Leon's flower on the windowsill. At this moment, Mathilda leaned her body on the windowsill, resting her hands on it, and looks away, expressing thoughtfulness and dreaminess. Matilda's face is bright, with soft features. In the foreground, to her left, stands a pot with Leon's houseplant. Behind Matilda, you can see a semi-transparent white tulle on the window and part of the window frame. The lighting is soft, natural, and comes from the side. The color scheme is warm, with brown, green, and white tones predominating. The composition of the painting is calm and balanced. The painting has soft color transitions and an emphasis on conveying mood. The overall atmosphere is quiet and intimate. The flower that Leon calls his “only friend” and that Matilda replants in the park at the end is Aglaonema, also known as “the sparkle of future happiness.” This plant was not chosen by the director by chance, as its name resonates with the name of the main character, and the flower itself symbolizes the fragility and strength of life, reflecting Leon's inner world and his capacity for care. The flower becomes the key to understanding Leon, symbolizing his living soul. Farewell and freedom: When Matilda replants the aglaonema in the ground, it is a release of the flower, and with it, Leon's soul.
  • Creator:
    Svetlana Lazareva (1987, Belarusian)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Edinburgh, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1987216906832

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