Maria Trofimova
Traditional and digital artist
Wounded, But Not Defeated
2016 Bronze, black granite H-22cm/W-18cm/D-9cm
This sculpture is a realistic interpretation of the Don Cossacs' coat of arms. It is the nation my ancestors on my mother's side belong to.
I gave this symbol a phisycal form because I am proud of my family's history even though I left my Motherland years ago.
The modern version of the Don Cossacs' coat of arms which I used as reference
Seal of the Almighty Don Host 1918
It literally says "The deer pierced by an arrow"
Medal of the Great Don Army 1918:
"The Almighty Don Host"