Shahnaz Aghayeva Merger (2024)

framed: 50h × 58w cm

Aluminium etching on Fabriano Rosaspina paper

In this composition, the woman and her cow are intimately bonded, portrayed as a singular, merged entity inherently connected to and extending the natural landscape around it. ‘Merger’ articulates the protective and reciprocal bond Aysel shares with the animal, projecting her sense of self onto it. The cow’s tranquil posture, paired with the woman’s powerful body language, conveys a profound relational harmony and mutual respect. Nature, surrounding them, stands as a silent witness to this quiet union, underscoring themes of coexistence and identity.