The Hare and the Gray Wolf

Watercolor, Gouache on Paper

The plot of this work is rooted in childhood memories — those evenings when parents or a grandmother would read fairy tales aloud. In these stories, the Hare and the Wolf often appeared as archetypal figures deeply embedded in the folklore of the peoples of the North, where animals embody ideas of good and evil, cunning and strength, fear and courage. These characters become part of one’s inner mythology from an early age.

In this work, I reinterpret their roles. I am drawn to the idea that the weaker one does not have to lose. That is why the Hare is depicted in a fighting stance — focused and ready to resist. It is an image of inner determination and resilience, an attempt to show that true strength is born not from dominance, but from the courage to stand one’s ground.