Hye Won Hye - Phoenix Lady (2018)

" Here I stand in the light,

 happily recalling the day I was walking

in a quiet and deserted street.

Suddenly I felt a warm and gentle touch

on the side of my neck and instantly

I knew where it was coming from.

It was the sun cheering me up.

I looked at it and we smiled at each other.

Yes, we’ve been friends and allies

for a long time."

As the second part of the title mentions it, this painting is a depiction of a human phoenix. The legendary bird is known for its longevity and ability to repeatedly being reborn from its own ashes.

Hye Won Hye, located between the female figure and the sun means that which does not burn and is symbol of imperishability and endurance. It was inspired by « traditional priests that were able to walk on fire without burning their feet. It is an inspiration to others to endure and overcome difficulties » (adinkra.org).

So here is a woman who has become aware of her own worth and turned to her inner self to help her balance her being and existence. That’s when Higher Energy took charge of her. This solar fire does not burn. It craddled her, spiritually shaped her and armed her before returning her to the world. So there she comes stronger, more joyful and confident. The red color of her dress is meant to symbolize fire, heat, hard work, blood energy, life, survival, and the wish to give life.

She is fully aware that the fight is not over but she is walking with spirit. Her Gye Nyame staff and a ray of sunshine will always provide support and balance.

As the second part of the title mentions it, this painting is a depiction of a human phoenix. The legendary bird is known for its longevity and ability to repeatedly being reborn from its own ashes.

Hye Won Hye, located between the female figure and the sun means that which does not burn and is symbol of imperishability and endurance. It was inspired by « traditional priests that were able to walk on fire without burning their feet. It is an inspiration to others to endure and overcome difficulties » (adinkra.org).

So here is a woman who has become aware of her own worth and turned to her inner self to help her balance her being and existence. That’s when Higher Energy took charge of her. This solar fire does not burn. It craddled her, spiritually shaped her and armed her before returning her to the world. So there she comes stronger, more joyful and confident. The red color of her dress is meant to symbolize fire, heat, hard work, blood energy, life, survival, and the wish to give life.

She is fully aware that the fight is not over but she is walking with spirit. Her Gye Nyame staff and a ray of sunshine will always provide support and balance.

'' Here I stand in the light, happily recalling the day I was walking in a quiet and deserted street. Suddenly I felt a warm and gentle touch on the side of my neck

and instantly I knew where It was coming from. It was the sun cheering me up.

I looked at it and we smiled at each other…

Yes, we’ve been friends and allies

for a long time.''

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