This artwork presents a striking figure in a black hooded jacket, exuding mystery and confidence. The subject stands with hands in pockets, partially obscured face adding intrigue. Set against a muted, abstract background, the composition contrasts the figure’s dark attire with subtle hints of a classic car, blending modernity with nostalgia. The meticulous detailing of the fabric highlights the artist’s skill in capturing texture and light. The piece explores themes of identity and anonymity, balancing realism and abstraction, while inviting viewers to ponder the hidden narrative and the tension between boldness and concealment. A layer of textured paste with small glass particles is applied and then sanded for smoothness. Dutch acrylic paints Amsterdam and Italian fine-grained cotton canvas by Unico were used in the work. Finish – satin varnish. The edges are painted. Series “Life in Avatar.” This artwork is signed on the front and back and is accompanied by a certificate.
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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