Art for Healing – A Gift to Geraldine Hospital
Artist Statement
“Birth of Light” by Anna Kónya
This painting was created as a gift to the Queen Geraldine Hospital, offered through the
Queen Geraldine Foundation and the Hungarian Embassy.
At its heart is a mother holding her child — to honor maternity as something deeply
sacred. For me,Maternity’s are sacred places where life and death meet for a brief
moment, at the threshold of earthly life, when a souls arrive to begin their human
journey.
The white roses in this painting are my humble tribute to Queen Geraldine. White roses
have always carried a quiet magic—purity, innocence, and reverence—and to me, they
also speak of grace, dignity, and a gentle strength. They are a symbol of honor and
remembrance, a way to celebrate a life that left its mark on many hearts. In this work,
they stand softly, yet powerfully, as a gesture of respect, admiration, and the lasting
beauty of a life well-lived.
The mother’s flowing hair carries the colors of the Albanian flag. Behind them
stretches Albania’s landscape — from the sea, through valleys and mountains, into an
eternal sunrise. Sunrise, to me captures the pure essence of new beginnings — the life
force from which everything is possible.
Around them, butterflies swirl like the souls that come to join this world — fragile and
vibrant, full of promise and uniqueness.
Technical details: Acrylic on canvas, 70cm x 100cm x 4cm without frame.
Artwork donated to the “Queen Geraldine” Obstetrics and Gynecology University Hospital
Tirana, Albania
In honour of the 110th anniversary of Queen Geraldine’s birth
Donated by the Hungarian Embassy in Tirana
and the Queen Geraldine Foundation
Created by Hungarian artist Anna Kónya
September 2025
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