Double Nature (2026) Original Oil Painting by Anja Rudko

Part of the Wild Zodiac series, where animals become emotional archetypes rather than literal zodiac illustrations.

This painting explores duality, contradiction, and the coexistence of different emotional states within a single character. Playful and intense at the same time, the figure appears to shift between vulnerability and confidence, calmness and excitement.

Bright, unexpected colours transform the portrait into an almost dreamlike presence. The luminous yellow-green tones contrast with the deep blue background, creating a sense of movement and psychological depth despite the small format.

Painted with loose, expressive brushstrokes, the work focuses less on realism and more on personality, energy, and emotional atmosphere. Like many pieces in the series, it invites viewers to project their own interpretations onto the character.

Artwork size: 20 × 20 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Ready to hang

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 20 x 20 x 2cm (unframed) / 20 x 20cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds