Self portrait with blue crow, 2025
This self-portrait merges the precision of old masters' techniques with Natasha’s signature use of bright, unconventional color. Her face is carefully rendered, surrounded by an explosion of gestural brushstrokes and luminous gold leaf—a visual tension that reflects her ongoing dialogue between tradition and rebellion.
Though she began with academic training, Natasha has always felt compelled to break away and explore a more personal, expressive path. The flowers atop her head pay tribute to her Ukrainian heritage. A blue crow, pulling a thread in her beloved Yves Klein blue, symbolizes the fleeting nature of life. Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, it serves as a reminder that nothing lasts forever and every moment should be regarded as if it were the last.
Acrylic, oil and gold leaf on canvas, 24 inches wide, by 18 inches tall.
