“22 Shadows” – Concept of the Artistic Collection by Mira Sovia

The “22 Shadows” collection is a visual and symbolic journey into the inner universe of the human being. Each painting represents an aspect of our shadow — the hidden part of ourselves: repressed emotions, fears, unspoken desires, forgotten wounds, and also unexplored inner potentials. The number 22 is not accidental — it refers to the 22 Major Arcana of the Tarot, universal archetypes that reflect the stages of personal evolution, inner conflicts, and deep transformation. Each “shadow” in the collection is an archetypal figure that invites reflection and self-inquiry. In the Jungian sense, the shadow is not something negative, but an essential part of our psyche. Recognizing and embracing it begins a process of healing, integration, and liberation — a path toward deeper self-awareness and authenticity. Visually, the collection moves between abstraction and figuration, between transparency and material layering, between light and darkness. This artistic duality mirrors the complexity of the human psyche and the tension between order and chaos, vulnerability and strength, darkness and transformation. “22 Shadows” is an invitation to explore your own inner depths with courage and sensitivity. Each canvas is a mirror: a fragment of truth, a moment of silence, a chance for inner rebirth.