Tower

Tower, Yulia McGrath (Russian Federation) – Exquisite Art

Tower by Yulia McGrath is a captivating oil on canvas piece measuring 84 x 60 cm and was created in 2022. In this artwork, Yulia combines her fascination with lighthouses and the symbolic depth of Tarot’s XVI Arcana, “The Tower.” The lighthouse, a recurring motif in her art, represents a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of safety amid life’s storms. However, this painting delves further into the theme of transformation, inspired by the Tarot card’s association with sudden upheaval and the dismantling of old structures.

The Tower card symbolizes the collapse of outdated ways of living—an overwhelming yet necessary process that paves the way for renewal. Yulia captures this duality of destruction and liberation, depicting when the familiar crumbles, clearing space for fresh growth and a new path forward. In this context, the lighthouse provides safety and signals the potential for rebirth after the storm. Through her rich, textured brushstrokes, Yulia evokes the tension between chaos and clarity, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty of transformation within the painting’s profound narrative.