In this piece, I’ve captured a blend of realism and symbolism using acrylic and lacquer, focusing on the textured depth and emotional resonance. The subject wears yellow leather gloves, symbolizing protection and delicacy, contrasting against the luxurious, dark fabric of her dress. Her poised, reflective demeanor and the ornate pearl necklace suggest a narrative of elegance and strength. The gold leaf background not only adds rich vibrancy but also elevates her, as if she’s illuminated by her own historical importance. This piece speaks to the timeless grace and complex inner lives of those who inspire us. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with the detailed textures, aims to evoke a sense of wonder and introspection in the viewer. For texture before painting, a layer of textured paste with small glass particles is applied and then sanded. Dutch acrylic paints Amsterdam and Italian canvas tm Unico were used. Finish – satin varnish. Ends are painted. Series “Life in Avatar”.
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.
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