Sol Kordich
Broken heart, open heart, 2024
Oil on canvas
77 1/8 x 66 in
195.9 x 167.6 cm
195.9 x 167.6 cm
“I made this painting thinking about Rumi’s quote, 'The wound is the place where the light enters you,' from the Divan-e-Shams. I believe some cracks never fully close; they reveal...
“I made this painting thinking about Rumi’s quote, "The wound is the place where the light enters you," from the Divan-e-Shams. I believe some cracks never fully close; they reveal the unseen—raw edges and shadows. That’s where the work begins, these wounds hold space for something new to emerge. For me, this painting reflects the ability to move beyond the limitations of pain.”