Morning Star (2022) Original Acrylic Painting by Sviatlana Petushkova

"Morning star" by Sviatlana Petushkova is an intimate and deeply empowering celebration of female beauty, self-love, and authentic body acceptance. Moving into a refined, minimalist figurative style, Petushkova captures a quiet, serene moment of morning awakening. The composition focuses on the gentle, organic contours of the body rendered in warm, natural skin tones, set against a crisp background of sky-blue vertical stripes that suggest sunlight filtering through morning blinds. The title "Morning star" speaks to inner radiance and self-worth, offering a poignant reminder that true beauty lies in vulnerability, ease, and celebrating oneself exactly as one is.

Technique & Style:
Executed in professional acrylic on stretched canvas, this artwork beautifully bridges contemporary pop art and modern figurative minimalism. Petushkova uses smooth, flat color application and precise, expressive contour line-work to highlight the natural harmony of the female form. The vibrant contrast between the cool, rhythmic blue pattern and the warm, soft hues of the body creates a visually captivating graphic tension that feels both modern and tender.

Artwork Details:
Artist: Sviatlana Petushkova
Title: Morning star
Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm (Intimate square format)
Medium: High-grade acrylic on stretched canvas.
Edge Details: Painted edges, allowing for immediate gallery-style display without an additional frame.
Authenticity: 100% original, one-of-a-kind artwork (Not a print or reproduction).
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the back.
Condition: Excellent, newly created directly in the artist's studio.

Display Recommendations:
With its vibrant palette, uplifting message, and compact 20 x 20 cm size, "Morning star" is a versatile piece. It works brilliantly as a meaningful standalone accent in a bedroom, dressing area, or private studio, and also makes a bold statement as part of a contemporary gallery wall. It can be hung directly on the wall as-is for a modern look, or fitted into a sleek floating tray frame.

Shipping & Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist's studio. The canvas will be carefully wrapped in protective layers and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure pristine condition upon arrival. International tracking will be provided immediately upon dispatch.

Sviatlana Petushkova is an interdisciplinary visual artist. Master of Contemporary Art. Since 2022 she has been a member of the Lithuanian Union of Artists, where she actively develops her career, participates in
competitions and exhibitions, and continues her creative work and civic engagement. Her artistic practice spans multiple media, including analog photography, printmaking, and spatial installations, exploring themes of migration, identity, acculturation, and the concept of home in a global context. Her art reflects a profound investigation into belonging and security, shaped by her experience as a political refugee and active participant in cultural dialogue.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 20 x 20 x 1cm (unframed) / 20 x 20cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: Nudes and erotic