Tempelhof

Artist: Gilda Convertino

Technique: Ink on paper and gold leaf

Dimension: 15x30 cm

Frame: Unframed

Year: 2024

Status: Available

PRICING ON REQUEST: This one-of-a-kind original artwork is hand-signed by the Artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Pricing and delivery details of this artwork are available on request.

A small, solitary human figure holds a kite, which rises with strength and dances with the wind. The centrality of the human figure is the beating heart of the scene, while the vast emptiness of Tempelhof Airport amplifies both the sound of the wind and the silence within.

The kite soaring high symbolizes infinite potential, an inner strength that never gives up—always seeking, always finding new possibilities. The kite stands for dreams and aspirations, while the string tethering it reminds us of the invisible bonds that hold us back.

This inner strength is an energy that defies, breaks limits, and embraces the infinite.

The emptiness is not only physical but emotional: a place where the soul confronts absence, where the longing for freedom is fueled by the power of solitude.

The simple act of flying the kite becomes a silent ode to the human capacity to find strength in the face of adversity.