Artwork description:

I see you. Yes, you, there in the mirror.
You, standing on the other side.
Which of us is real, and which is just a shadow?
You, with your endless lives.
The master of life, the master of death.
Did you ever find your heart, lost in all that vastness?
Look for the pear; it holds its secrets well.
Step closer, and you will understand.
It was always here. I know now.
Because once, I was you.


In my Blue Pear series, the search for purpose takes shape in surreal worlds where animals speak, fish fly, and the boundaries of reality dissolve. The Pear is more than just an object—it is a symbol of identity, of the longing we all feel to understand who we are and why we’re here.
The Cat knows this search well. Once human, now something else, she carries the weight of nine lives—some wasted, some full of meaning. She has wandered through forgotten palaces and endless gardens, chasing echoes of the Blue Pear, hoping it might lead her to something she lost. She has seen darkness and light, met fleeting souls, and drifted through moments where time itself unravels. Some days, she follows the stars. Other days, she is lost in the void.
She has gained power, yet deep down, she knows—she has sacrificed something precious. And isn’t that what we all do in our search for meaning?


Nikolina's distinctive artistic style has captured the attention of prestigious clients such as Ferragamo and Marriot, with whom she has collaborated closely. Her signature Blue Pear series has gained worldwide recognition, earning numerous international art awards. Her impressive portfolio has been widely acclaimed and exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Materials used:

acid free museum quality inks and paper

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#woman #surreal #garden #cat #history #animals #wildlife #vintage #palace #catwoman 

Once I was You (2025) Photograph
by Nikolina Petolas

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I see you. Yes, you, there in the mirror.
You, standing on the other side.
Which of us is real, and which is just a shadow?
You, with your endless lives.
The master of life, the master of death.
Did you ever find your heart, lost in all that vastness?
Look for the pear; it holds its secrets well.
Step closer, and you will understand.
It was always here. I know now.
Because once, I was you.


In my Blue Pear series, the search for purpose takes shape in surreal worlds where animals speak, fish fly, and the boundaries of reality dissolve. The Pear is more than just an object—it is a symbol of identity, of the longing we all feel to understand who we are and why we’re here.
The Cat knows this search well. Once human, now something else, she carries the weight of nine lives—some wasted, some full of meaning. She has wandered through forgotten palaces and endless gardens, chasing echoes of the Blue Pear, hoping it might lead her to something she lost. She has seen darkness and light, met fleeting souls, and drifted through moments where time itself unravels. Some days, she follows the stars. Other days, she is lost in the void.
She has gained power, yet deep down, she knows—she has sacrificed something precious. And isn’t that what we all do in our search for meaning?


Nikolina's distinctive artistic style has captured the attention of prestigious clients such as Ferragamo and Marriot, with whom she has collaborated closely. Her signature Blue Pear series has gained worldwide recognition, earning numerous international art awards. Her impressive portfolio has been widely acclaimed and exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Materials used:

acid free museum quality inks and paper

Tags:
#woman #surreal #garden #cat #history #animals #wildlife #vintage #palace #catwoman 
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There are things beneath the surface - unspoken, unseen, yet deeply felt. I’m drawn to this, to the unknown. My love for nature, animals, and fantastical realms has led me... Read more

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