Mirror

"Mirror", acrylic on canvas, 2023, Bishop Maxim

In Tarkovsky’s “Mirror,” Masha symbolizes fleeting memories and the ephemeral nature of love, embodying the tension between past and present. Tarkovsky depicts her with a vivid yet subtle touch, her searching gaze reminiscent of a faded old photograph. Masha’s ethereal presence in each frame suggests both her existence and absence, echoing a haunting past. In “Mirror,” she represents the unforgettable beauty and pain of bygone love, marking the film like an artist’s signature.