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In “The Girl and the Cat Solomon”, Ukrainian artist Marina Stognieva presents a striking tableau that fuses emotional resonance with a masterful command of oil technique. Executed during her exile in the English countryside amidst the war in Ukraine, the work becomes both personal sanctuary and quiet act of resilience.
A young girl, solemn yet serene, sits enveloped by the softness of a vintage armchair, draped in a rose-hued gown whose folds melt seamlessly into the composition. In her embrace rests a white cat—Solomon—whose tranquil expression and weighty presence imbue the scene with symbolic gravitas. The feline, named for the ancient king, embodies both justice and the gentle guidance of fate.
Rendered in a palette of warm umbers, soft corals, and subdued creams, Stognieva’s brushwork is fluid and meditative. The transitions between textures—skin, fabric, fur—are subtle and lyrical, reminiscent of the late Symbolist and early Impressionist traditions. The ambient glow of a side lamp casts a golden hush across the canvas, evoking the intimate solitude of a winter evening, and drawing the viewer into a space of inner stillness.
This work is not merely a portrait—it is an invocation of trust, of stillness amid upheaval, and a poetic reflection on feminine quietude and inner strength. It stands as a testament to the artist’s enduring spirit, and her belief in the gentle justice of the world, even in uncertain times.
* Original
* Unframed, gallery-stretched canvas
* Materials: oil on canvas
* Size: 60* 80 cm
* Year: 2025
* Artist: Marina Stognieva
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