Soul of the Jaguar
Soul of the Jaguar
Paint
Style: Figurative
Oil, Pigments, Stencil, Sand, and Acrylic , Canva, 2024
150 cm x 100 cm
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In this artwork, the jaguar and the human come together, merging their gazes into a single face.
Painting becomes a passage: that of instinct to consciousness, of brute force to inner strength.
The jaguar, a spiritual figure from South America, is invoked here as a protector and healer. A solitary animal, it does not embody isolation but autonomy, wisdom, and light. Its power is not expressed in domination, but in balance and self-control.
This painting was painted in a moment of solitude. A solitude chosen not as an absence, but as a space for healing and rebirth. Through this withdrawal, the artist explores her own inner strength, finding peace and connection with herself.
Soul of the Jaguar is thus a spiritual mirror: it invites us to recognize the light in the shadows, to make solitude a path, and to discover within ourselves the silent power of the jaguar.



Who am I?
My name is Gillotte Maroschka, a painter specializing in African mask painting.
My artistic journey began in Congo, where I grew up surrounded by artists and artisans who taught me painting, collage, sculpture and color combinations.
Passionate about abstract art, I perfected my skills self-taught and by following local artistic training.
African mask painting has become my specialty and my way of representing the customs of my home.
By painting on traditional masks, I express my attachment to my origins while integrating transformation and modernity.
This practice is therapy for me: as a child, I was afraid of traditional masks, and painting them helps me to overcome these fears and transform them into joy.
Wherever I go, I carry with me the richness of my past and my origins, using each experience to add color to my life.
My work reflects this fusion of tradition and innovation, rooted in deep creativity and authentic passion for African art.