Birds as Spiritual Symbol of our Spirit Rising
to Meet Life’s Challenges

Sophia explains that the birds in Ancestral Ascent symbolize the spirit’s journey toward light, freedom, and liberation from suffering and fear. The painting’s imagery invites viewers into a sacred moment of reflection, connecting gratitude for ancestors with hope for the future. The birds also represent creativity, resilience, and the human capacity to rise above life’s challenges.
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#17 Ancestral Ascent, Triptych, 8'-0" x 8'-0" x 1.5”, 2000
from $448.00

Giclée reproduction of original Abstract expressionism painting by Sophia Savalas using acrylics on wood board. This is a scaled down reproduction from the original size, 8’ x 8’-4" Tryptich.

Original painting: acrylics on wood board.

#18 Ancestral Ascent Center, 8'-0" x 4'-0" x 1.5” (center panel) , 2000
from $228.00

Giclée reproduction of original Abstract expressionism painting by Sophia Savalas using acrylics on wood board. This is a scaled down reproduction from the original size, 8’ x 4’.

Original painting: acrylics on wood board.

#19 Ancestral Ascent (Bird Crop 1), 2000
from $124.00

Giclée reproduction of original Abstract expressionism painting by Sophia Savalas using acrylics on wood board. This is a scaled down reproduction from the original size, 18.3” x 24”.

Original painting: acrylics on wood board.

#20 Ancestral Ascent (Bird Crop 2), 2000
from $118.00

Giclée reproduction of original Abstract expressionism painting by Sophia Savalas using acrylics on wood board. This is a scaled down reproduction from the original size, 20” x 20”.

Original painting: acrylics on wood board.

#24 Flight from Nimis, 21" x 32", 1999
from $218.00

Giclée reproduction of original Abstract expressionism painting by Sophia Savalas using acrylics on wood board. This is a scaled down reproduction from the original size, 21" x 32".

Original painting: acrylics on wood board.

#30 Persephone's Undiving, 33" x 72", 2002
from $188.00

Giclée reproduction of original Abstract expressionism painting by Sophia Savalas using acrylics on wood board. This is a scaled down reproduction from the original size, 33" x 72".

Original painting: acrylics on wood board.

#33 The Wedding of Mnemosyne and Zeus, 72" x 36", 2002
from $198.00

Giclée reproduction of original Abstract expressionism painting by Sophia Savalas using acrylics, found objects and 24-Karat Gold Leaf on wood board. This is a scaled down reproduction from the original size, 72" x 36".

Giclée reproduction ships in canister direct from master printer. Certificate of Authenticity ships direct from authorized representative. They will arrive independent of one another.

Archival reproductions are created on Epson UltraSmooth, 100% Cotton English Cold Pressed Paper.

Original painting: acrylics, found objects and 24-Karat Gold Leaf on wood board.