The Dog and the Cat (2024)

Oil on canvas, 40×40 cm

The painting is part of a three-part artwork titled Reason and Emotion. It depicts a dog and a cat sitting in an unusual room. The dog symbolizes the male nature: reason, goal orientation, and calmness. The cat symbolizes the female nature: volatility, charm, and emotions. The dog sits in a black-and-white, rather monotonous part of the room, while the cat is surrounded by a variety of flowers. The painting conveys a message about the contrast and differences between male and female natures, as well as the rational and emotional aspects within each individual, which, despite everything, always “flirt” with and complement each other.