The Tree of Life Abstract Painting

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A piece created especially for Christmas, “The Tree of Life” is a vibrant small artwork treating the connection between the Christmas Tree and the Tree of Life, as known in Romanian mythology.

acrylics on canvas
20×20 cm
comes unframed
created in 2024

Description

Abstract Tree of Life Painting: The Christmas tree is more than just a holiday decoration—it’s a deeply symbolic “holy fir.” According to legend, in the beginning, there were only the Waters of the World. These waters were dark, chaotic, and boundless. God wanted to create something new but struggled to decide what. Frustrated, He threw His holy mace into the Waters. From this divine act, a tree emerged—a fir tree, to be exact.

This fir tree became the mythological Column of the World or Tree of Life. It’s a magical, upright tree, a sacred axis around which the entire world was later built. This legend reflects the fir tree’s timeless significance as a symbol of creation, order, and new beginnings.

Much like the Tree of Life, the Christmas tree symbolizes renewal and hope. As we gather around it each holiday season, we are reminded of its roots in mythology and its connection to the cycle of life. Adorning it with lights and ornaments mirrors the act of bringing life, light, and joy into what once was dark and chaotic.

In a way, the Christmas tree carries us forward into the new. It bridges the gap between tradition and the promise of what lies ahead. Just as the mythological tree marked the beginning of the world, the Christmas tree marks a fresh chapter for us each year.

Let this Tree of Life, this sacred fir, guide us into the “new world” of 2025, bringing with it the hope, magic, and possibilities of creation.