Olena Rybalchenko - Talisman

Title: Talisman
Artist: Olena Rybalchenko
Description
Talisman is a large-scale three-dimensional relief wall artwork, not a traditional painting and not a free-standing sculpture.
Created in a mixed media relief technique, the artwork depicts a stylized cat emerging from a structured brick surface. The cat symbolizes intuition, independence, protection, and inner balance, while the butterfly element introduces a contrasting symbol of transformation, lightness, and change.
The artwork is fully handcrafted using layered relief elements, forming a pronounced three-dimensional surface with significant depth. Finished in a monochrome white, stone-like, architectural texture, the piece relies on light and shadow rather than color to define form and emphasize its structural presence. Due to its relief structure, the visual perception changes depending on the viewing angle and illumination.
Materials and technique
The artwork is created on a reinforced lightweight base designed for wall mounting. The relief is hand-built using a gypsum-based composite, secured with professional adhesives, and finished with acrylic binders and protective coatings to ensure structural stability, durability, and safe professional transportation. The work is designed exclusively for wall display and is suitable for international shipping.
Type: Three-dimensional relief wall artwork
Technique: Mixed media
Materials: Reinforced lightweight base, gypsum-based composite, acrylic binders, protective coatings
Dimensions: 100 × 100 × 15 cm
Weight: 4 kg
Edition: Original, one-of-a-kind
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Hand-signed
Framing: Not framed (relief wall artwork)
The artwork is suitable for contemporary, minimalist, and architectural interiors, serving as a strong visual and symbolic statement piece.