This visually striking piece explores identity through a minimalist lens, blending stark realism with geometric abstraction. A black-clad figure—poised, introspective, and hidden behind dark sunglasses—sits within a fragmented space of bold black, white, and grey rectangles. The contrast between soft curves and sharp angles evokes both inner reflection and structural tension. Two silent cat silhouettes act as symbolic observers from another layer of consciousness. Monochrome tones heighten the emotional charge, while details like contemporary white sneakers link timeless introspection to modern life. Balancing clarity and mystery, the work invites viewers to question the boundary between self and surrounding world. Part of the "Life in Avatar" series, the painting has a satin varnish finish, painted edges, and is signed by the artist. It comes with a certificate of authenticity from the artist and is shipped on a pre-stretched canvas in a wooden frame, securely packed for protection.
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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