Alexandra Jagoda - Where the Koi Dream

Where the Koi Dream
2025
Original oil painting on canvas
Dimensions: 100 × 80 × 2 cm
Signed: signed by the artist on the reverse.

Inspired by the tranquil water gardens of Giverny, France, this original oil painting is not a depiction of a specific location but an emotional interpretation of light, water, and reflection. Floating water lilies, shimmering blue water, and vibrant koi fish emerge through rich layers of expressive oil paint, creating a sense of movement and quiet contemplation.
The work is painted entirely by hand using professional artist-quality oil paints.
Rather than pursuing photographic realism, the painting focuses on atmosphere, rhythm, and texture. The contrast between deep blue water, luminous lily pads, and flashes of orange koi creates a vibrant yet harmonious composition suitable for both contemporary and classic interiors.
Alexandra Jagoda's work explores the emotional relationship between landscape and memory. Her paintings combine expressive texture with contemporary impressionist techniques, transforming familiar natural subjects into immersive visual experiences.

Details
Artist: Alexandra Jagoda (Ovcharenko)
Nationality: Ukrainian (based in Belgium)
Title: Where the Koi Dream
Year: 2026
Medium: Oil on canvas
Technique: Palette knife and brush, heavy impasto
Dimensions: 100 × 80 × 2 cm
Signature: Signed on the back
Condition: Excellent condition. No damage, restorations, or visible defects.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist's studio.
Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity included and signed by the artist.
Shipping: The painting will be carefully packed and shipped stretched on its original wooden stretcher in protective packaging with tracked and insured international shipping.

About the Artist
Alexandra Jagoda (Ovcharenko) is a contemporary painter whose work explores the landscapes of Northern Europe through expressive impasto techniques. Inspired by Scotland, Ireland and the changing relationship between light and water, she creates richly textured original paintings that balance contemporary impressionism with abstraction. Her work has been collected internationally and exhibited through leading online art platforms.