Luventus 1 (2025) Original Painting by Anastacia Kevich

"Before the World Told Me Who to Be" is a series of abstract works exploring the return to one’s authentic self.
We are born intuitive, open, and whole. As we grow, the world teaches us to fit roles and expectations — and we often lose connection with our inner voice. These paintings create a space where the viewer can meet themselves again.

The series is divided into three parts:
Infantia — the original state of purity before external influence.
Iuventus — the search for identity shaped through expectations.
Maturitas — the quiet strength of returning to one’s true essence.

The titles are in Latin because Latin reflects the root of meaning, a language before cultural interpretation — just as this series turns toward the inner self that existed before the world told us who to be.

Iuventus
The time of learning to fit.
Seeing ourselves through the eyes of others.
Trying to be right instead of being true.

Materials used:

Alcohol ink,varnish, synthetic paper

Details:

• Painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 101 x 71 x 1.5cm (framed) / 100 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative

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