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Playful Ambush, 2025
Painting : oil · 20 x 20 x 2 cm 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
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Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
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Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
oil on canvas
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
20 x 20 x 2 cm 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
Playful Ambush – Original Oil Painting of a Black Cat Hiding in a Book.
“Playful Ambush" is an original hand-painted oil artwork that brings a touch of magic and mischief into everyday life. Measuring 20×20 cm, this charming piece features a curious black cat with glowing golden eyes, peeking from between the pages of an open vintage book.
Painted with professional-grade oils and fine brushwork, the artist captures the sleek fur texture and luminous reflections in the cat's wide eyes. The warm, dusky tones of the book contrast beautifully with the dark fur, creating a cozy, mysterious atmosphere—perfect for story lovers, cat fans, and dreamers alike.
Inspired by childhood fairy tales and enchanted animals, this piece channels the spirit of magical realism and nostalgic charm. It's a perfect choice for anyone who enjoys whimsical, bookish art and handcrafted animal portraits.
Color Palette:
Velvety black and midnight blue tones for the cat
Golden yellow and amber for the eyes
Warm sepia, dusty rose, and brown for the book pages
Overall: moody, cozy, and enchanted
Who It's For:
Cat lovers and black cat enthusiasts
Bookworms and literary art collectors
Fans of whimsical or magical realism
Cottagecore and vintage decor admirers
Gift buyers seeking small-format, unique pieces
Ideal Spaces:
Reading corner or home library – Adds magic to your favorite nook
Bedroom or nursery – Soft and mysterious for quiet decor
Office – Invokes curiosity and charm above your desk
Bookshelves – Perfect scale to lean or place on a shelf
Gift Art – For cat lovers, writers, readers, or collectors of fairy-tale art
Artistic Style & Mood:
Style: Realism with whimsical fantasy elements
Mood: Enchanted, cozy, curious, gentle mischief
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Presentation
Julia Shilo was born on 1982, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Currently she lives and works in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Since 2021 Julia has participated in various international group exhibitions as well as held two solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and Ukraine. Other milestones in her artistic career include participation in the London Art Biennale (2025) and Silver Award in the international virtual art exhibition “Amazing Animals 2025” (Camelback Gallery).
This year, Julia is scheduled to participate in the group exhibitions “Intersection of Realities” and “Cats vs. Dogs: A Portrait of Devotion” by Artseeker Gallery in New York.
Julia Shilo is a mixed-media artist whose work centers on nostalgia, memory, and emotional authenticity. She draws inspiration from childhood impressions and integrates vintage materials—such as fragments of antique books, sheet music, and handwritten letters—into layered compositions.
Working in mixed media, she weaves together fragments, layering them with acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and collage. These materials are not just visual elements, but carriers of meaning—evoking history, time, and human connection. By integrating vintage paper ephemera, she bridges the past and present, embedding her compositions with hidden contrasts and symbolic textures.
Her portraits and figurative pieces balance realism with expressive abstraction, capturing not only external beauty but also inner emotional depth. Relocating to Bulgaria marked a turning point in her artistic vision, opening themes that speak across cultural boundaries. Her work is a tribute to the vanishing tactile world—where books, letters, and handwritten words remain powerful symbols of memory, knowledge, and human presence.
Exhibition List:
2025 - London Art Biennale, Chelsea Old Town Hall
2025 - International Juried Virtual Art Exhibition "Amazing Animals 2025", Camelback Gallery
2025 - Online Exhibition "More Green" by Galerist
2024 - Exhibition dedicated to the book presentation "Our Little Friends", Burgas, Bulgaria
2024 - Group exhibition "Symbols and Textures", Flora Art Space, Burgas, Bulgaria
2023 - Participation in the art festival "Contemporary Perspective", Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2021 - Group exhibition "Art and Soul", Dnipro, Menorah Center, Ukraine
2021 - Group exhibition "Faces of the World", Kyiv, Artarea, Ukraine
Solo exhibitions:
2023 - Solo exhibition "Unconditional Love", Kisso Spase, Burgas, Bulgaria
2021 - Solo exhibition "Soul in Details", Zaporizhzhia, Athena Gallery, Ukraine
Awards and accomplishments:
2025 - Finalist of London Art Biennale
2025 - Silver Award, Camelback Gallery, The International Virtual Art Exhibition "Amazing Animals "
2025 - Honorable Mention, A Teravarna Art Gallery, 11th ANIMAL International Juried Art Competition
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