Items Similar to Contemporary portrait "Dilemma"
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14
Nataliya BagatskayaContemporary portrait "Dilemma"2024
2024
$2,372.23
£1,768.60
€2,000
CA$3,257.90
A$3,646.24
CHF 1,903.91
MX$44,484.31
NOK 24,167.58
SEK 22,933.54
DKK 15,233.76
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
I aimed to explore the themes of journey and aspiration, juxtaposed with isolation and uncertainty. Acrylics vividly captures the vast desert and clear blue skies, providing a surreal yet grounding backdrop. Through realism, I draw viewers into the personal stories of the figures. This artwork provokes contemplation and inspires strength, adding profound depth and emotional narrative to any space. This piece masterfully portrays the quintessential American road trip, capturing both the solitude and freedom that accompany a long journey through desolate landscapes. The vivid blue sky stretches endlessly over a barren desert, hinting at the midday heat and vastness of the terrain. Dominating the foreground is a lone traveler, clad in casual, dusty attire that reflects the rigors of long-distance travel. Their expression suggests a personal journey intertwined with the physical one. A key element of the scene is the road sign reading, "Next Gas - 163 Miles," highlighting the isolation and underlying tension of the traveler's situation. The empty stretch of highway emphasizes the enormity of the desert and the traveler's vulnerability. An older model car in the background, along with a second figure near it, adds narrative depth, suggesting a story of human connection or brief intersections of travelers' paths. Sharp lines and bright colors convey the harsh clarity of the desert light, while the composition’s simplicity brings iconic depth to the scene. This artwork explores adventure and the enduring allure of the open road. Before painting, a layer of textured paste with small glass particles was applied, then sanded for smoothness. Dutch acrylic paints Amsterdam and Italian canvas tm Unico were used, with a satin varnish finish. The edges are painted in the background color. Part of the "Life in Avatar" series, this piece is created on and shipped with pre-stretched canvas on a wooden frame, packed securely with bubble wrap in a cardboard box. The artwork is signed and comes with a certificate.
- Creator:Nataliya Bagatskaya (1967, Ukrainian)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 0.71 in (1.8 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Zofingen, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2203215141082
Name: Natalia Bagatska. Born: 1967, Horodyshche, Ukraine. Lives and works in Kyiv. She graduated from the University of Technology and Design in "clothing design" specialty. Profession: artist. Member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine. Specialization: acrylic painting. Style: hyperrealism, photorealism, contemporary realism. Historical techniques of oil painting, embodied in acrylic paints. Subjects: Still lifes, nature, environment, people. Has more than 30 group and 4 personal exhibitions in Ukraine and abroad. The works are presented in various printed publications, in particular "Kyiv in art", Italian magazine "Hyperrealism", "Artbox Project Basel. Miami" Artbox Project Barcelona 2.0, Switzerland, online magazines "ArtBaazar", as well as special projects "365 Days After" (international), "Women in Art", "Hryvnia Art" (Ukraine), etc. The works are part of the Museum's collection prominent figures of Ukrainian culture in Kyiv and the Korsak Museum of Modern Art in Lutsk.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2019
1stDibs seller since 2022
569 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 4 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Kyiv, Ukraine
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllContemporary portrait "Confident Indifference"
Located in Zofingen, AG
I aimed to capture the essence of youthful defiance and carefree spirit in a stylized manner. Two young women, with their bold stares and relaxed postures, embody independence and in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary portrait "Stop!"
Located in Zofingen, AG
I capture a mesmerizing blend of solitude and defiance, set against a sprawling, desolate backdrop that poses the timeless question of direction in life’s journey. The stark contra...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Absolutely Nothing
Located in Zofingen, AG
This surreal artwork captures a stark desert crossroads under a vivid blue sky, where a vintage white convertible takes center stage. Two figures add intrigue: one stands beside the ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary portrait "There was Life Here"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork captures the essence of a time gone by, blending contemporary style with nostalgic Americana. A solitary figure in a loose white shirt and wide-legged jeans confidently ...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Unrecognized Presence
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork presents a striking figure in a black hooded jacket, exuding mystery and confidence. The subject stands with hands in pockets, partially obscured face adding intrigue. S...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary portraits "Coordinates: Nowhere"
Located in Zofingen, AG
The artwork portrays a vast, empty desert beneath a stormy sky. A vintage brown car stands alone, its sleek design contrasting with the barren landscape. Two figures, separated yet s...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
You May Also Like
"Halfway, " Oil painting
By Elena Burykina
Located in Denver, CO
Elena Burykina's "Halfway" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a woman with her hands folded and supporting her chin as she stares forward, her face cast in light and ...
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
"Youth" Portrait Figurative Oil Painting 39" x 39 "inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
By Dmitriy Krestniy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Youth" Portrait Figurative Oil Painting 39" x 39 "inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
ATTENTION: Painting ships rolled in a tube.
A look through Dmitriy’s designs reveals a glamorous, femini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lost. Oil, figurative, portrait, girl, grey
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Lost" belongs to the “Dreams” cycle of Anna Shesterikova.
"I saw this picture in a dream." said Anna about this artkwork. "Its meaning is very deep. A lost generation...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Double portrait, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The work is made on canvas of 100% high-quality and thick cotton. The Italian canvas is stretched on a solid pine wood frame with a profile thickness of 2.5 cm and a width of 4 cm. S...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
What's Ahead? (2) - Oil Painting by Valeriya Shebelnichenko - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
"What's ahead (2)" is a painting realized by Ukrainian artist Okno in 2023.
Acrylic and marker on paper. Hand signed. Excellent conditions. Not framed.
The artwork is part of the...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tell me on Sunday - Oil Paint by Simona Zecca - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
"Tell me on a Sunday" is an oil on canvas painting with gold leaf, clay and acrylic paste, cm 80x60.
It portrays a girl immersed in a summer light, the background of the sea can be ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
More Ways To Browse
Bengali Art
Greek Mythology Oil Painting
Portrait Esther
Rabbi Oil
Church Gate
Faure Artist
Holland And Holland Watch
Red Haired Woman Oil Painting
The Nude Queen
Bull Fighting Oil Painting
Michelle Oil Painting
Pablo Picasso Bull Series
Ray Johnson
Continental Poster
Depression Era Paintings
Jack King
Jester Art
New York City Subway Light