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The centerpiece of the artwork is the iconic “Mona Lisa,” seamlessly integrated into a swirling, celestial scene of deep blues, blacks, and luminous star-like patterns. The cosmic environment envelops the painting, suggesting a transcendence of time and space. McWethy’s choice to juxtapose a symbol of earthly beauty and mystery against the vastness of the universe evokes existential questions about human significance, timelessness, and the nature of art.
At the bottom of the painting there is a phrase from Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook: “Costantia no comincia ma e’ quell che perservere”. This enigmatic statement adds layers of meaning—perhaps a reflection on the endurance of art and ideas versus the fleeting nature of existence. The phrase suggests the persistence of human expression, even against the backdrop of an infinite cosmos.
Tatiana McWethy’s piece can be seen as a tribute to the eternal influence of classic art while questioning the permanence of human creation in the grand scheme of the universe. The contrast between the classical and cosmic elements challenges viewers to contemplate the role of art in bridging the finite and infinite. “Message to the Universe” is a thought-provoking work that captures the imagination, blending the familiarity of a masterpiece with the vast, mysterious unknown.
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Tatiana McWethy was born in the Ukraine in the town of Berditchev. At an early age she won prizes for her art in Hungary, Romania, and Czechoslovakia. After graduating from Zheleznogorsky Art College, she studied several years at the St. Petersburg Academy of Art. In 2006 Tatiana married and moved California. Since that time she participated in many art exhibitions, won prestigious art awards, painted frescos and iconostasis for churches. Her art works are in numerous art collections in the US and around the world.
- Nationality: UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : unknown date
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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