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Natalia Orest
Unseen Influence, 2026
Blyerts
42 x 29,7 cm
20 000 kr
Graphite & white acrycil pencil
The bull is strong, but what if the real struggle isn't physical?
There are no hands pulling the strings, because sometimes control isn't obvious at first. There isn't always someone you can point at, no visible enemy, no moment when you realize what's happening.
Sometimes we simply try to meet everyone's expectations. We adjust, we compromise, we pull ourselves in every direction just to keep everyone else happy. And somewhere along the way, without even noticing it, we begin to lose ourselves. Until one day, we no longer know which direction is truly our own.
The bull is physically strong enough to break free. Mentally, not necessarily. Maybe the hardest part isn't breaking the strings, but realizing they're there in the first place.
Natalia Orest
Unseen Influence, 2026
Blyerts
42 x 29,7 cm
20 000 kr
Graphite & white acrycil pencil
The bull is strong, but what if the real struggle isn't physical?
There are no hands pulling the strings, because sometimes control isn't obvious at first. There isn't always someone you can point at, no visible enemy, no moment when you realize what's happening.
Sometimes we simply try to meet everyone's expectations. We adjust, we compromise, we pull ourselves in every direction just to keep everyone else happy. And somewhere along the way, without even noticing it, we begin to lose ourselves. Until one day, we no longer know which direction is truly our own.
The bull is physically strong enough to break free. Mentally, not necessarily. Maybe the hardest part isn't breaking the strings, but realizing they're there in the first place.
20 000 kr
Animals have always been a central part of my life and creative journey, shaping the way I see the world and inspiring my work. Through my art, I hope to remind people that there is something deeper in the way animals exist than we often understand, something we can still learn from, if we choose to stop and truly see it.
As a self-taught graphite artist based in Sweden, I create highly detailed animal drawings that blend realism with storytelling, atmosphere, and emotional depth.
Through graphite, I focus on capturing not only physical detail, but also presence and personality. Rather than portraying animals as simple subjects, I approach them as living beings with their own spirit and unspoken story. Many of my works reflect human experiences through the symbolism of animals, inviting viewers to slow down, reflect, and connect with something both wild and deeply familiar.
I welcome inquiries in both English and Swedish.
Contact: nataliaorestart@gmail.com
Utställningar
Upcoming exhibition in Nybro konstförening