"In her hands, millions of years become a moment; before her eyes, thousands of galaxies were born and died. This is the inexorable fate of all life — everything that has a beginning has an end."

SELF PORTRAIT. Reworked in 2023

The artwork portrays a powerful Celestial Goddess, who appears deeply saddened and weighed down by the burden of her immortality, as she is mourning the loss of all the lives and worlds that have perished under her watch. The fragility of existence is highlighted through her emotional vulnerability, as she is moved to tears by the magnitude of the devastation.

Artwork "Celestial Goddess" is a poignant symbol of the fleeting nature of life and the impermanence of all things. Through her tears, we are reminded of the transience of our own existence and the importance of cherishing every moment we have. The artwork is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the frailty of being and the bittersweet nature of our lives.

This is a very special piece for me because it's not only based on my real photo but also shows my real state in 2022. Art always was like therapy for me, so I had a clear mind while creating this piece and just surrendered to my feelings and inner voice. Once it was finished everything became obvious to me.

Dimension: 3000 x 3970 px | 300 dpi
Style: Photo Manipulation + Digital Painting + 3D
Software: Adobe Photoshop + Wacom Tablet + Cinema 4D + Midjourney (ai-generated suit)

Collaboration between Rohit Jalan & Mariia Vozhdaieva | 4Ma