Swing of Life - Hand-Enhanced Collector's Edition Print on Canvas Installation

Swing of Life is a multi- panel figurative Acrylic on Canvas Painting Installation that blends realism with rich symbolic imagery. It is a meditation on life’s fragility, beauty, and infinite possibilities. This is a Hand-Enhanced Collector's Edition Print on Canvas Installation of the original Swing of Life acrylic on canvas painting installation. This Hand-Enhanced Collector's Edition Print is embellished by hand with acrylic paint by the artist, Tatyana G Zak herself, giving this artwork near-original presence at less than one-third of the cost - without losing any collector value.

This installation consists of eight individual canvases brough together, much like life is made up of many different parts and experiences. It's not simple - it is quite complex. The number eight symbolizes infinity (∞) and also carries personal meaning connected to artist's daughter’s birth, adding another layer of depth and intention to the piece.

At the heart of the piece, a bride swings, the dominant color representing passion, courage, vitality, and the heartbeat of life. The swing hangs from a dry, fragile branch, symbolizing life’s uncertainty—a reflection inspired by artist's own health journey. You never know what tomorrow will bring. No one is protected from sickness, emotional breakdown, or a loss - anything that life may bring. 

The branch is dry - a medium-sized branch that looks fragile. You don't know how long it can hold the bride on the swing. She might fall at any moment. Yet there are two oak leaves on the branch, symbolizing hope. The oak leaves represent endurance and the quite hope that survives hardship.

Behind the bride, the rising sun illuminates her figure, the trees, and the roses below, casting the entire scene in warm red, orange, and yellow tones. Above, New York City skyscrapers transition into serene suburbs, while below, roses bloom abundantly, representing love, joy, and life’s enduring beauty.

* Size (assembled installation): 42" high X 66" wide X 2 1/2" deep

* Certificate of Authenticity is included.

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Artist’s Note:

“Life is a swing—uncertain, fragile, and yet so full of beauty. I hope this painting will speak to everyone who has ever felt both the fragility and joy of being alive. The original work is complete and whole, while collectors of the enhanced editions can assemble their own installation, experiencing the infinity of Swing of Life in a unique, interactive way. When people see this artwork, they often tell me:
“That girl could be me.”
And honestly, she could be any of us —
balanced on a fragile branch, choosing courage over certainty"— Tatyana Zak