Roots

 

The triptych stands as a visual manifesto against gender-based violence and discrimination. From the myth of the witch, a symbol of historical oppression and the roots of injustice, it moves towards the celebration of women's resilience and rebirth. Every visual element urges reflection—both critical and intimate—on the necessity of recognizing diversity, commemorating victims, and building a future of hope and equality.

The Witch and the Myth
The central figure, with arms raised like a tree of life, recalls the ancestral symbolism of the witch: an independent and free woman often demonized. The surrounding symbols—the heart, skull, moon, and white flower—represent duality of life and death, love and fear. These are also the symbols that today are associated with violence against women. This panel denounces the historical oppression of women who were considered "different" or rebellious.

Identity and Memory
Here, the composition is structured with a geometric balance of red and green circles, interrupted by white leaves. Within the circles, the images of female faces suggest the individuality and memory of women who were victims of violence. The colour choice—red for blood and sacrifice, green for hope—amplifies the contrast between suffering and resilience.

Rebirth and Resistance
The black tree, with branches blooming into red flowers, symbolizes life continuing despite violence. The red flowers emerging from the darkness represent the strength of women who resist and regenerate. The white dots allude to tears or seeds of hope scattered throughout the world.