Dove of Peace or Ghost of Kyiv (2025)Acrylic painting
by Nataliya Bagatskaya

This painting invites the viewer into a charged, cinematic moment where serenity and tension coexist. A woman reclines with deliberate calmness on an elegant antique-style daybed, her posture radiating confidence and quiet power. Behind her, a large window opens into a vivid ultramarine sky where a Ukrainian fighter jet slices through the air—an unexpected, almost surreal contrast that heightens the emotional depth of the scene.

The work creates an atmosphere where the intimate and the monumental intersect. The viewer unconsciously steps into the role of witness: the poised figure becomes a symbol of resilience, self-awareness, and effortless allure. The juxtaposition of stillness and motion is crafted to activate the imagination, triggering questions, emotional resonance, and a feeling of privileged access to a private world.

Rich textures, precise lines, and symbolic color dynamics encourage a deeper sensory response. Every element is designed to invite slow looking, allowing collectors to feel as though the painting reveals more with every return—an archetypal hallmark of investment-worthy art.

Dutch acrylic paints Amsterdam tm and Italian canvas by Unico were used. The finish is satin varnish, and the edges are painted in the background color. This painting is created on a pre-stretched canvas on a wooden frame. It is carefully packed in a cardboard box with layers of bubble wrap. The artwork is signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Materials used:

acrylic paint

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 100 x 75 x 1.8cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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