Original artwork description:

This painting offers a poetic reflection on the idea of home, care, and belonging. A worn-out pair of sneakers — typically a symbol of movement, freedom, and personal journey — becomes an unexpected cradle for new life, as a bird builds its nest inside. Fragile eggs rest gently within the shoe, contrasting the rugged, urban feel of the sneakers with the softness and vulnerability of nature.

The juxtaposition evokes a sense of harmony between chaos and calm, suggesting that home is not always a place — it can be something we carry with us, something we create, or something we find in the most unassuming corners of life. The image speaks to themes of parenthood, resilience, and the tender instinct to protect what we love.

This artwork invites viewers to reflect on where they find comfort and what it truly means to feel at home. A poetic blend of realism and metaphor, it brings both warmth and depth to contemporary interior spaces.

Materials used: linen canvas, acrilyc
Painted edges, no need for framing.
Signed on the back; Certificate of Authenticity included.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Tags:
#nature #still life #home #bird #freedom #peaceful #lifestyle #shoes #motherhood #care #symbol #sneakers #converse #cozy #nurturing 

The Nest: home we carry within (2025) Acrylic painting
by Olesya Izmaylova

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This painting offers a poetic reflection on the idea of home, care, and belonging. A worn-out pair of sneakers — typically a symbol of movement, freedom, and personal journey — becomes an unexpected cradle for new life, as a bird builds its nest inside. Fragile eggs rest gently within the shoe, contrasting the rugged, urban feel of the sneakers with the softness and vulnerability of nature.

The juxtaposition evokes a sense of harmony between chaos and calm, suggesting that home is not always a place — it can be something we carry with us, something we create, or something we find in the most unassuming corners of life. The image speaks to themes of parenthood, resilience, and the tender instinct to protect what we love.

This artwork invites viewers to reflect on where they find comfort and what it truly means to feel at home. A poetic blend of realism and metaphor, it brings both warmth and depth to contemporary interior spaces.

Materials used: linen canvas, acrilyc
Painted edges, no need for framing.
Signed on the back; Certificate of Authenticity included.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Tags:
#nature #still life #home #bird #freedom #peaceful #lifestyle #shoes #motherhood #care #symbol #sneakers #converse #cozy #nurturing 
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Hello! My name is Olesya Izmaylova, and I live and work in Finland. I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. Presently, my artwork graces private collections... Read more

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