Guarded Territory (2019) Original Oil Painting by Inga Makarova

Inga Makarova’s Guarded Territory is an imaginative and highly original painting that captures attention with its playful contradiction. Rendered in expressive oils and featuring a real neon lightning bolt, this artwork invites viewers into a surreal world where pugs take the place of guard dogs. Lined up behind a barbed fence, these unlikely sentinels are both charming and comic.

The bold pink and orange background creates a dreamlike atmosphere, enhancing the contrast between the imagery of control and the innocence of the dogs. The neon element adds a futuristic, electric edge – literally lighting up the theme of perceived danger. By blending humour with deeper social commentary, Makarova questions the nature of fear, security, and image-making.

This work is a standout in any collection, offering both aesthetic beauty and intellectual bite. Perfect for those who love artwork that sparks conversation and delivers both visual and conceptual delight.

Materials used:

oil, neon lamp

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 150 x 125 x 3cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: Animals and birds

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