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Mougenot Natalya
Contemporary abstract impressionist painting of two women "Shared horizon"

2025

$474.71
£354.10
€400
CA$660.73
A$708.84
CHF 380.21
MX$8,534.37
NOK 4,792.97
SEK 4,370.53
DKK 3,048.30

About the Item

“Shared Horizon” is a contemporary figurative painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, created as part of her ongoing series dedicated to women, emotional bonds, and human connection. The work captures a quiet, suspended moment in which togetherness is expressed not through dialogue, but through presence, posture, and a shared gaze toward the same horizon. The composition depicts two women seated side by side on a shoreline, viewed from behind, facing the vast expanse of the sea. Their bodies lean gently toward one another, wrapped in a single, almost continuous mass of turquoise and blue. This visual unity suggests closeness and emotional alignment — two individuals sharing the same space, the same silence, the same direction. As Mougenot explains: “I am not interested in telling who they are. I am interested in what exists between them.” The horizon line stretches calmly before them, where water meets sky in layered shades of blue and white. It becomes a metaphor for the future — open, uncertain, yet shared. By placing the figures in contemplation of the same horizon, Mougenot emphasizes a bond built on companionship and mutual presence rather than action or narration. True to her artistic language, the women’s faces are intentionally absent. This anonymity removes social labels and fixed identities, allowing the scene to remain universal. They could be friends, sisters, or a mother and daughter — what matters is not the definition of the relationship, but its authenticity. “When faces disappear, relationships become more honest,” the artist notes. “What remains is the truth of posture, distance, and trust.” Authenticity is a central value in both Mougenot’s art and her vision of human relationships. She rejects performance, perfection, and idealization, choosing instead sincerity and emotional truth. This philosophy is mirrored in her creative process. Natalya works intuitively and spontaneously, painting without preparatory sketches and completing each piece in a single setting. “I paint in one breath,” she explains. “Because my work is about energy. If I stop, the message changes.” The expressive brushstrokes and vibrant palette preserve the immediacy of the gesture. The sandy foreground, painted in warm reds, ochres, and flashes of pink and yellow, grounds the figures in the present moment, while the cool blues of the sea open the composition toward contemplation and depth. A small distant form floating on the water subtly reinforces the immensity of the world beyond the intimate foreground. From a contemporary metamodern perspective, “Shared Horizon” balances simplicity and emotional depth. It avoids spectacle in favor of sincerity, echoing Mougenot’s belief that both art and relationships gain strength through honesty. “The strongest bonds are the ones that don’t need to prove themselves,” she reflects. “They simply exist.” “Shared Horizon” is ultimately a meditation on authentic connection — on sitting side by side, facing the same future, and sharing a moment that is real, unfiltered, and alive. Through its intuitive execution and emotional clarity, the painting brings warmth, calm, and resonance into the space it inhabits, reminding us that both art and relationships are most powerful when they are true. Details: Acrylic painting on a heavyweight professional acid free paper 29,7 x 42 cm ( 16,5 x 11,7 in) Sold unframed: you are welcome to frame it according to your taste Sealed with vanish for protection from fading Images of the framed painting are for you inspiration Signed on the front and on the back International delivery from France to your place 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.
  • Creator:
    Mougenot Natalya (1981, French)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 11.7 in (29.7 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    VÉNISSIEUX, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2490217439312

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