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To Leave or to Stay (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Nataliya Bagatskaya
80 x 100 x 1.8cm (unframed)
£1,856.09
Original artwork description
This painting was created from the emotional reality of contemporary Ukraine, where ordinary domestic life exists side by side with constant danger. A young woman sits silently inside a warm interior, suspended between two instincts that millions of Ukrainians now understand intimately: to stay at home despite the threat, or to run toward shelter when the sirens begin.
The room appears calm at first glance, yet subtle details slowly reveal a deeper tension. Two anti-tank mines rest on the floor, transformed here into symbols of invisible psychological pressure rather than literal military objects. Their unsettling presence inside a private interior reflects how war gradually invades even the safest and most intimate spaces.
The two black cats embody the central emotional conflict of the work. One remains close to the woman, representing attachment to home, memory, routine, and emotional endurance. The second walks away, carrying the instinct for survival — the silent impulse to escape before danger arrives. Together, they create a visual dialogue about fear, resilience, and impossible choices.
The antique clock reinforces the distorted experience of time during war, when quiet evenings can instantly become moments of uncertainty. Warm earthy colors and cinematic lighting create an atmosphere that feels both intimate and psychologically charged, balancing tenderness with unease.
This work combines contemporary realism with symbolic storytelling and subtle surrealism. It invites viewers not simply to observe the scene, but to emotionally enter it and confront the same suspended moment of decision. The painting resonates deeply with collectors seeking artworks that carry emotional authenticity, historical relevance, and lasting psychological depth.
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: 80 x 100 x 1.8cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
This painting was created from the emotional reality of contemporary Ukraine, where ordinary domestic life exists side by side with constant danger. A young woman sits silently inside a warm interior, suspended between two instincts that millions of Ukrainians now understand intimately: to stay at home despite the threat, or to run toward shelter when the sirens begin.
The room appears calm at first glance, yet subtle details slowly reveal a deeper tension. Two anti-tank mines rest on the floor, transformed here into symbols of invisible psychological pressure rather than literal military objects. Their unsettling presence inside a private interior reflects how war gradually invades even the safest and most intimate spaces.
The two black cats embody the central emotional conflict of the work. One remains close to the woman, representing attachment to home, memory, routine, and emotional endurance. The second walks away, carrying the instinct for survival — the silent impulse to escape before danger arrives. Together, they create a visual dialogue about fear, resilience, and impossible choices.
The antique clock reinforces the distorted experience of time during war, when quiet evenings can instantly become moments of uncertainty. Warm earthy colors and cinematic lighting create an atmosphere that feels both intimate and psychologically charged, balancing tenderness with unease.
This work combines contemporary realism with symbolic storytelling and subtle surrealism. It invites viewers not simply to observe the scene, but to emotionally enter it and confront the same suspended moment of decision. The painting resonates deeply with collectors seeking artworks that carry emotional authenticity, historical relevance, and lasting psychological depth.
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: 80 x 100 x 1.8cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Nataliya Bagatskaya
Ukraine
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Creating paintings brings me immense joy as it's a unique form of expression. From the birth of an idea to the formation of an image on the canvas, the creative... Read more