Dragon drawing by by Stella Polare

Description

Dragon drawing by Stella Polare Artiste in Paris

Dragons are powerful and mythical creatures that hold various symbolic meanings across different cultures. Here are some common symbolic interpretations associated with dragons:

1. Strength and Power: Dragons are often seen as symbols of strength, power, and dominance. Their formidable appearance and abilities make them iconic representations of might and authority.
2. Protection: In some cultures, dragons are considered protective beings. They may guard treasures, sacred places, or individuals. The idea of a dragon guarding something valuable is prevalent in many myths and stories.
3. Wisdom: Dragons are often associated with wisdom, intelligence, and ancient knowledge. Their mythical nature and long lifespans contribute to the idea that they possess ancient wisdom.
4. Transformation and Rebirth: Some cultures see dragons as symbols of transformation and rebirth. The ability of dragons to breathe fire can be seen as a destructive force, but it can also represent the purifying and transformative power of fire.
5. Balance: In Eastern cultures, dragons are often seen as symbols of balance. They may represent the harmonious balance of opposites, such as yin and yang, or the elements of nature.
6. Good Fortune: In certain cultures, dragons are associated with good fortune, prosperity, and abundance. Dragon imagery is sometimes used to attract positive energy and luck.
7. Spiritual Significance: Dragons are sometimes seen as spiritual beings or messengers. They may bridge the gap between the earthly and spiritual realms, serving as intermediaries or guardians.
8. Fertility: In some cultures, dragons are associated with fertility and the cycle of life. Their ability to fly and breathe life (or fire) may be connected to ideas of creation and fertility.
9. Courage and Heroism: Dragons are often featured in myths where they are conquered by heroes. In these stories, the dragon may symbolize a challenge that must be overcome, representing courage, heroism, and the triumph of good over evil.

Stella Polare

French-Uzbek young contemporary artist, based in Paris. Her real name, Khulkar, is translated as «polare star», that is why she sas chosen the artistic name Stella Polare. Today the artist aims to transmit the message that it is «urgent to be joyful» though her art. Indeed the concept the artist is developing she called « vitaculture », that means the joy urgency. Stella Polare exhibited at UNESCO, Louvre, she had also carte blanche at Palais Jacques Coeur in 2021, the same year 2021 she was invited to the Parole des Femmes, public talk at the House of the Great French writer, Maison de George Sand.

Technical description

Marquers on paper by Stella Polare is A4, created in Paris in 2023.