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Svetlana Yashina
Artist Svetlana Yashina was born in the Moscow region in 1980. She has been painting under the pseudonym Sveta Silence since 2016, using various ...
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Article: SY-202515-553
Size: 50 x 50 cm
This original work «Im sitting here like the Mona Lisa» was created by contemporary Russian artist Svetlana Yashina and is available for purchase online.
Series «Oh, girls!»
The painting by Svetlana Yashina «Im sitting here like the Mona Lisa» is a vivid and distinctive image combining elements of folk art with an ironic view of canonical works of world culture. The artist created an original portrait in which a Russian girl appears as the «Russian Mona Lisa».
At the center of the composition is a girl depicted in the style of folk art. She is dressed in a bright red headscarf and a yellow sarafan decorated with a Khokhloma-style pattern. Her face is framed by dark blond hair. Large blue eyes look directly at the viewer. A slight smile on her lips creates an atmosphere of calm and serenity.
The background for the girl is a fairy-tale landscape. Behind her, a mountain illuminated by moonlight and a dark forest sprinkled with stars can be seen. The landscape is executed in the style of folk painting, giving the painting a magical and decorative appearance.
An interesting detail: flowers are present both in the landscape and on the girl’s clothing. These flowers closely resemble elements of Zhostovo painting.
The title of the painting «Im sitting here like the Mona Lisa» is a play on words referring to Leonardo da Vinci’s famous portrait. Yashina ironically compares her image of a Russian girl with the mysterious Mona Lisa, emphasizing the uniqueness of Russian culture and its right to its own vision of beauty.
Yashina uses a bright, rich color palette characteristic of folk art. Shades of red, yellow, blue, and black dominate. Clear contours and decorative elements give the painting a stylized look.
The painting «Im sitting here like the Mona Lisa» is not just a portrait but rather a reflection on beauty, culture, and self-identification. The work brings a smile and makes one think about the connection between folk art and the world cultural heritage. It is a vivid and memorable piece celebrating Russian culture and its originality.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «Im sitting here like the Mona Lisa» online, size 50 x 50 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Naive Art
Technic:
Mixed media
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Conversation piece
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
50 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
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Artist Svetlana Yashina was born in the Moscow region in 1980. She has been painting under the pseudonym Sveta Silence since 2016, using various ...
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