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Zebra

Interpretation of a fragment of the mosaic “Servant and Zebra”, V–VI century AD, Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Materials
Natural stone (marble), smalti
Dimensions
80 x 80 cm
Year
2022
Zebra mosaic by Nata Malysheva

Its stripes are not just a pattern. They are imprints of the rhythm of the Universe — the movement of yin and yang, the eternal dance of light and darkness.

A reminder that every movement is an oscillation between poles.

In the black stripe lies the strength given to you for overcoming. In the white one are the bright moments that create the unique pattern of your existence.

Its shades form a palette of memories and make us see: life is something more than simply black and white. Like the colors of the stone in this mosaic, there is no only black here, and no only white.

The stones of the mosaic are like choices, thoughts, moments. They are woven into a single fabric of fate.

A mosaic is not drawn — it is assembled. As is a personality. As is a soul. Piece by piece. From chaos — into form.