A Spiritual Journey

Title: A Spiritual Journey
Medium: Acrylic, gold leaf, and mixed media on canvas
Dimensions: 100 cm x 50 cm
Artist: Valeria Notarnicola
Year: May 2025

Description:
A Spiritual Journey is a vibrant meditation on feminine strength, transformation, and the interconnectedness of nature and spirit. The central figure—an ethereal woman with cascading fiery-red hair—emerges from a landscape of layered, symbolic terrain. Her serene expression and poised hands suggest contemplation and intuitive grace. Clothed in a soft, off-shoulder robe that echoes natural textures, she is visited by two birds: one nestled gently in her grasp, the other soaring above, evoking both grounding and release.

The background unfolds like a spiritual map: swirling red and white patterns, flowing blue streams, fields of vivid green, and fiery sunbursts—all coexisting in a dreamlike harmony. These elements blend abstraction with narrative, hinting at inner pilgrimage and emotional evolution. The landscape doesn’t just surround her—it mirrors her.

In this work, Notarnicola channels stylistic elegance while embracing a distinctly contemporary voice. A Spiritual Journey becomes a visual allegory of self-discovery and resilience, a reminder that the sacred lives not only in distant heavens but within the wild, untamed landscapes of the soul.