Stay comfortable, avoid greatness (2026) Original Watercolour by Jenny (Evgeniya) Andreeva

This watercolor painting portrays a young woman holding a fan shaped like a seashell. The work is part of a new series dedicated to mother-of-pearl, exploring its shifting, luminous qualities and symbolic depth.

The piece is enhanced with delicate bead embroidery on paper, a technique rooted in traditional female craft. This tactile addition introduces tension: it reflects the contrast between the expectations placed upon women and the realities of their everyday lives. The interplay between fluid watercolor and structured ornamentation emphasizes both fragility and resilience.

Materials used:

Watercolor, beads

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 20 x 29 x 0.1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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