The red-eared turtle

The painting depicts a young woman sitting with a red-eared slider turtle on her lap. However, this is not just a scene, but a profound metaphor that unites nature and the human essence. The focus is on the turtle, which serves as the artists source of inspiration. The image of the woman symbolizes her alter ego, reflecting the character of this remarkable creature in human form.
The womans pose appears calm, but there is a hidden energy, independence, and subtle playfulness that the artist discovered in the turtle during its care. The turtle is presented here not just as a reptile, but as a person with its own character and "life story" captured in intricate patterns on its shell.
Oil, linen
"Red-Eared Turtle"
70x50 cm
2026 Moscow