A striking contemporary figurative piece, this painting draws its strength from the tension between simplicity and depth. The scene: a girl in black, her vivid red tights glowing like a pulse of life, seated next to a colossal black cat whose eyes seem to hold untold mysteries. Behind them, the cold sea stretches to the horizon, carrying with it both calm and a sense of hidden adventure. The style bridges realism and surrealism: clear lines, smooth gradients, and a deliberate composition give the work cohesion, while the surreal proportions of the cat invite curiosity and wonder. Emotionally, it oscillates between tenderness and unease, between intimacy and grandeur. It is a work that asks the viewer not only to observe but to participate—to imagine stories of companionship, protection, and journeys into magical realms. For collectors, this artwork is more than decoration: it is a conversation piece that embodies uniqueness, narrative, and timeless charm, transforming interiors into stages for wonder. Dutch acrylic paints Amsterdam tm and Italian canvas by Unico were used. The finish is satin varnish, and the edges are painted in the background color. This painting is created on a pre-stretched canvas on a wooden frame. It is carefully packed in a cardboard box with layers of bubble wrap. The artwork is signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Name: Nataliya Bagatskaya. Born: 1967, Horodyshche, Ukraine. Lives and works in Kyiv. She graduated from the University of Technology and Design in "clothing design" specialty. Profession: artist. Member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine. Specialization: acrylic painting. Style: hyperrealism, photorealism, contemporary realism. Historical techniques of oil painting, embodied in acrylic paints. Subjects: Still lifes, nature, environment, people. Has more than 30 group and 4 personal exhibitions in Ukraine and abroad. The works are presented in various printed publications, in particular "Kyiv in art", Italian magazine "Hyperrealism", "Artbox Project Basel. Miami" Artbox Project Barcelona 2.0, Switzerland, online magazines "ArtBaazar", as well as special projects "365 Days After" (international), "Women in Art", "Hryvnia Art" (Ukraine), etc. The works are part of the Museum's collection prominent figures of Ukrainian culture in Kyiv and the Korsak Museum of Modern Art in Lutsk.







