Through her eyes, 2025

Natalya Mougenot   Best sellers

This contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and is part of her ongoing series dedicated to Women.

This series holds deep personal meaning for the artist. As a woman who has undergone her own journey of transformation—both emotional and spiritual—Natalya now channels her evolution into portraits that celebrate the many facets of femininity. Her work captures the raw essence of womanhood: determination, courage, beauty, despair, joy, and happiness—all coexisting on the same emotional canvas.

The painting, titled “Through Her Eyes," draws us immediately into the solemn, penetrating gaze of its subject. Natalya explains, “I wanted to show her intense dark eyes with a solemn expression, as if she is holding a lifetime of stories, emotions, and memories within them." The viewer is invited to look deeper—beyond the surface—to sense what she has lived, what she has endured, and what she still holds within.

To heighten this emotional intensity, Natalya employs vivid, almost electric colors and expressive, sweeping brushstrokes. “I used a turquoise background to create a stark contrast with her dynamic, multicolored features," she says. “Colors like yellow, pink, white, and red were chosen intentionally. They are my instruments—tools to give depth to the emotion in her eyes."

Natalya's style is unmistakably her own: a visceral blend of abstract art, expressionism, brut art, naïve art, and Fauvist influences. Her portraits break away from traditional forms, embracing instead a raw, unfiltered approach. “In all my pieces, I remain true to my values," she shares. “Raw emotional honesty is at the core of my artistic practice. I paint in an unconditional, unconventional way—pouring all my energy and soul into each piece. Each portrait tells its own story."

This is why painting women is so vital to her. For Natalya, these are not just portraits—they are emotional testimonies, archetypes of womanhood. “This is not just a portrait of this particular woman," she says, “but a universal portrait of all women." Through her brush, she pays tribute to the resilience, mystery, complexity, and beauty of women everywhere.

Details:

-Sold unframed, allowing you to choose a frame that best suits your space and personal style

-For inspiration, interior photos with framing suggestions are available

-Signed on the front and on the back 

-Carefully packaged and shipped directly from France, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring the integrity and provenance of your unique piece

About the Artist:

Natalya Mougenot, born in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, in 1981, has lived in Lyon, France, since 2003. Raised in a multicultural environment during the Soviet era, her diverse background deeply influences her artistic identity. What began as a therapeutic practice has grown into a rich exploration of themes such as modern femininity, resilience, and personal empowerment. Her emotionally resonant works—blending abstraction, nature, and floral elements—have found homes in private collections across the globe.