Virgin of Kazan. 2010.

The world of an open heart, mercy and compassion is the closest to female nature. Female images in Oleksiy Leonov’s sculptures inspire purity, harmony and love. Intercession, self-sacrifice, unconditional, true love, helping the weak and supporting the hopeless – such a feminine essence is revealed in the sculpture “Our Lady of Kazan”.

The image of the Most Holy Mother of God of Kazan is related to the Hodigitry icons – the icon, which depicts the Mother of God with the baby Jesus. Like a true guide, she has shown the right path many times.