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This artwork was inspired by a reference photo taken by myself from the Old Bridge in Mostar, looking out toward the Neretva river. For me, the river became the central point of the piece — not just visually, but symbolically. In Christian tradition, water represents the Holy Spirit, and I found that idea resonating deeply as I worked on the composition.

Surrounding of the river is a vibrant landscape — homes scattered along the riverbanks, lush greenery, and a lively beach beneath the bridge where people gather, relax, and even take boat rides. These elements, evoke to me a sense of life and connection, perhaps even love. It feels like a place where something sacred is present — where the Spirit moves not only through the water, but through the people and the land.

Of course, this is just my interpretation. I invite viewers to explore the image with their own eyes and hearts, to find their own meanings and emotions within it. Art, after all, speaks differently to each of us — and that’s part of its beauty.