Create Yourself (2025)Acrylic painting
by Nataliya Bagatskaya

This painting pulls you into a moment that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. A confident woman stands in front of a retro turquoise car, her leather jacket and cap suggesting strength, independence, and a touch of rebellion. Behind her stretches a dreamlike desert under a vivid blue sky, where soft clouds drift lazily, as if time itself has slowed down.

But there’s one thing you can’t miss — a yellowish billboard whispering: “CREATE YOURSELF.” Suddenly, this isn’t just a painting — it’s a mirror. It asks: Who are you becoming?

The use of saturated colors and bold lines gives the work vibrancy and movement, echoing the pulse of someone ready to break free and shape their own path. The woman doesn’t look back. She doesn’t hesitate. She stands like someone who has already made a choice — and that choice is herself.

There’s a 1970s vibe that tugs at memory and imagination — but make no mistake, this is about now. It’s postmodern, yes, but above all, it's alive. Alive with courage. With curiosity. With the magnetic pull of freedom.

The phrase on the billboard becomes a mantra: “Create yourself.” You read it, and suddenly you're not just looking at the art — you're part of it. Can you feel that surge inside you? That spark?

Crafted with Dutch Amsterdam acrylics on Italian fine-grained Unico cotton canvas, the painting has a smooth satin finish that enriches its texture and light. The edges are painted to match the background, so no frame is needed — it stands strong on its own. Just like the woman. Just like the message.

This work is part of the Life in Avatar series. Signed on both sides and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Materials used:

acrylic paint

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 55 x 80 x 1.5cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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