Autumn Berries (2022) Original Acrylic Painting by Sviatlana Petushkova

Catawiki is proud to present "Autumn Berries," an intimate and profoundly symbolic original acrylic painting by contemporary artist Sviatlana Petushkova. Measuring 20x20 cm, this small-format artwork holds an oversized message about the woman as the ultimate source of life.

In this piece, Petushkova continues her exploration of the female form through a sophisticated minimalist lens. Focusing on the lower abdomen and groin area, the artist uses warm peach tones to normalize and elevate this sacred center of life. The pubic area is abstracted into clean, graceful, almost floral lines, stripping away taboo and replacing it with dignity and aesthetic grace.

This central focus is brilliantly juxtaposed with a patterned panel on the left, featuring muted brown autumn leaves and tiny, pale blue-green berries.

Themes and Narrative
This painting is far more than a figure study; it is a conceptual piece rooted in powerful narratives:

Woman as Creator: The central theme. The "harvest" title and the autumn imagery are not coincidental. Just as the earth in autumn yields its fruits and prepares for new life, this piece celebrates the woman’s body as the primary vessel and creator of life itself. The connection between anatomy and harvest implies that women contain the very mechanism of creation within them.

Self-Acceptance and Love: By bringing an oft-shunned part of the female body into the central, illuminated focus of fine art, Petushkova demands the viewer’s acceptance. It is a powerful statement of self-love, urging women to embrace their bodies as natural, beautiful, and complete.

Minimalist Beauty: The flat perspective and clean graphic lines offer a modern, sophisticated aesthetic. It allows the complex themes to be felt through pure form and color harmony.

About the Artist
Sviatlana Petushkova is an emerging voice in contemporary abstract and figurative art, known for her sensitive yet powerful explorations of identity, womanhood, and the natural world. Her work frequently challenges social norms regarding the female body, aiming to empower and heal through minimalist representation.

Auction Notes
"Autumn Berries" is a must-have piece for collectors of feminist art, body-positive imagery, and modern minimalist painting. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a conceptually deep, beautifully executed piece by an artist who is quickly gaining recognition.
Bid now to add this intimate and powerful symbol of female creation to your collection.

Materials used:

acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 20 x 20 x 1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: Nudes and erotic