Zodiac Collection - Aquarius - The Water Carrier

This artwork depicts a poignant scene of water sharing in a region where access to clean water is scarce. The girls' skin tones are rendered with rich warm hues.  The older girl, dressed in vibrant orange, carefully pours water from the large water carrier into the cupped hands of the younger girl.  The younger girl expresses gratitude and the older girl seems compassionate and responsible beyond her years. The hibiscus flower in the hair of the younger girl adds a touch of delicate beauty.  

The style is a blend of realism and expressionism, which is the artist's preferred style. The figures are realistically portrayed and the colour palette is bold and expressive. The background is stylised with lush abstract greenery. The use of light and shadow adds depth and emphasises the textures of the skin and clothing. The turquoise in the lower portion of the painting represents the water.

The painting tells a story of resource sharing, with resilience and mutual support underscores the symbolic connection between the girls and the astrological sign of Aquarius, implying a selfless act of providing for another.  

This is a beautifully rendered and emotionally resonant painting that tells a story, conveys multifaceted emotions and encourages reflection on issues of equality and resource allocation.