Breath of Life was born after a visit to the Louvre in Paris, where I found myself once again captivated by the timeless beauty of "Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss" (by Antonio Canova)
Standing before this extraordinary sculpture, I felt an irresistible desire to reinterpret its symbolism through my own artistic language.
In my vision, the scene unfolds within a wild garden where nature and spirit become one. At its heart blooms the magnificent white peony 'Moonstone', a flower I associate with abundance, prosperity, and the sacred feminine.
More than a botanical element, the peony became the soul of Psyche herself—delicate yet powerful, embodying transformation, grace, and inner awakening.
The kiss represents far more than a romantic gesture. To me, it is the sacred moment when consciousness returns, when the soul remembers its true essence and comes home to itself. It is the breath that awakens us, the quiet instant where love becomes life.
This is why I chose the title Breath of Life.
Like all symbolic art, this painting is open to interpretation. Each collector may discover a different meaning within it, shaped by their own experiences, memories, and inner journey. My hope is that it becomes a deeply personal companion, continuing to reveal new layers over time.
If you'd like to discover more about the inspiration behind this painting, I invite you to read the full story on my blog.
Visual Artwork Informations
- Title: "Breath of Life"
- Artist: Naïma Namaste
- Medium: Oil painting and mixed medias collages
- Surface: Stretched canvas
- Dimensions: 38x51 inches
- Framing: Unframed
- Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
- Original Artwork: Yes (signed by the artist)
- Shipping: Free international shipping from my atelier in south of France
- Theme: Divine Feminine
- Price: $9,690
- Availability: in stock
About the Artist
Naima Namaste is a French contemporary artist whose original paintings explore the profound relationship between women, nature and the wild.
Inspired by symbolism, intuition and the beauty of the natural world, she creates soulful, collectible artworks that invite moments of reflection, connection and wonder. Every painting is created by hand in her atelier in the south of France.
