Maybe I Should Go to Paris for Christmas (Man kanske ska fira jul i Paris)

By: Margaryta Johansson

Original artwork

29.7

x

42

cm |

11.7

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16.5

in

1 in stock

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Google rating

5.0

Year: 2023

Framed: No

Orientation: Vertical

Size: Small

Medium/Techniques:
  • Digital Manipulation
  • Paper
Art genres:
  • Conceptual
  • Contemporary
  • Illustration
Materials:
  • Paper
Subjects:
  • Animals
Styles:
  • Figurative
  • Illustration
  • Pop Art

This artwork portrays a self-possessed chicken painting her toenails with bright pink nail polish — an intimate, slightly absurd, and deeply charming moment of self-care. She is unhurried, focused, and quietly pleased with herself. The scene captures a private ritual of beauty, confidence, and imagination. The Swedish title, “Man kanske ska fira jul i Paris”, opens a small window into her inner world. While she tends to her perfectly pink claws, her thoughts are clearly somewhere far away: cafés, lights, winter streets, and the gentle idea that life could always be a little more beautiful, a little more daring, and perhaps even a little more Parisian. Together, image and title form a narrative about dreaming beyond the ordinary — about giving oneself permission to plan a more glamorous future, even while standing on one leg with a tiny brush of nail polish. Print Information This piece is offered as an open edition fine art print. The original artwork was created on paper and then professionally digitized and reproduced using museum-grade archival inks on high-quality, acid-free paper. The materials are selected for exceptional stability and longevity, with an estimated lifespan of 120+ years under proper display conditions. As an open edition, new prints may be produced over time, allowing the artwork to remain accessible while maintaining its professional, collectible presentation. Each print is individually produced, inspected, signed by the artist, and prepared with care for collectors who value contemporary figurative illustration, narrative warmth, and gentle humor.
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  • Conceptual
  • Contemporary
  • Illustration
  • Digital Manipulation
  • Paper
  • Paper
  • Animals
  • Figurative
  • Illustration
  • Pop Art

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Margaryta Johansson

Sweden

Margaryta Johansson is a Swedish artist with Ukrainian roots, known for her distinctive paintings that celebrate the beauty, individuality, and quiet dignity of chickens. Living close to nature, she finds endless inspiration in the rhythm of rural life and the creatures that inhabit it. Her artistic focus on chickens is both poetic and purposeful. Through her work, Margaryta seeks to draw public attention to these often-overlooked animals, revealing their unique personalities, emotions, and charm. Each brushstroke reflects her respect for nature and her belief that every living being deserves to be seen and valued. Margaryta’s art has been exhibited internationally, including events in Paris, Monaco, Padua, London, New York, Budapest, Vienna, Kyiv, and Stockholm. Her art continues to bridge cultures and perspectives, blending Nordic sensitivity with the warmth and expressiveness of her Ukrainian heritage.

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