Cradle a Dream (2025) Original Acrylic Painting by Antonina Bormova

Visible artwork size after stretching: W 110 × H 130 cm (43.3 × 51.2 in). Actual canvas size: W 119 × H 140 cm (46.9 × 55.1 in).

The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube, without a stretcher frame. It is signed on the front and back and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

In “Lulling a Dream”, closeness becomes a quiet form of care. What was once desired is no longer distant — it is held close to the body, warmed by touch. The gentle embrace between a woman and a white cat captures this intimate moment, where there is no haste, only attentiveness to a fragile presence.

Nearby, a more restrained energy suggests the responsibility that comes with one’s choices. A dream is sustained through self-trust and the willingness to nurture it with daily attention and meaningful action.

Warm shades of orange and gold intertwine with deep blues and violets, enhancing the emotional expressiveness of the figurative composition. The cats, each with a distinct character, add further layers to the scene while leaving room for personal interpretation.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 119 x 140 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 110 x 130cm (actual image size)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Animals and birds