Bric-à-Brac Cat (2020) Original Watercolour by Oxana Zaika

Bric-à-Brac Cat is a celebration of memories, treasured objects, and the stories they quietly carry through time. A large, contemplative cat becomes a living mosaic, its body filled with miniature worlds: half-timbered houses, antique books, delicate porcelain, an old oil lamp, jewelry, keepsakes, playing cards, and small curiosities collected over a lifetime.

Surrounded by a meadow of wildflowers, butterflies, and ornamental details, the cat appears as a guardian of nostalgia and imagination. Every section of the composition reveals another fragment of a story, inviting the viewer to wander through layers of memories and discover new details with each encounter.

As a collector, I am especially drawn to artworks that reward prolonged observation. Bric-à-Brac Cat possesses the rare quality of being both playful and deeply evocative. It speaks of home, cherished possessions, childhood memories, and the beauty hidden within everyday objects. The rich palette of blues, warm earth tones, and fresh botanical greens creates a harmonious balance between fantasy and familiarity.

This painting is perfect for collectors who appreciate narrative art, symbolism, and works that awaken curiosity and a sense of wonder. It is a piece that invites conversation and offers something new every time it is viewed.

Materials used:

watercolor,ink

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 51 x 36 x 0.1cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Unspecified
• Subject: Still life