Frida

Acrylic on canvas 50x70cm.

At the center of the painting sits a black cat, portrayed directly from the front. Its posture is upright and symmetrical: the front paws rest side by side while the body rises straight upward. The tail curves calmly to one side along the floor.

The cat's fur is deep black and painted with careful attention to light and shadow, giving the surface a soft sheen and lifelike depth. The face stands out clearly, and pale greenish eyes gaze directly toward the viewer. The expression feels calm, observant, and composed.

On the cat's head rests an elaborate headdress made of citrus fruits. It contains whole lemons and oranges intertwined with green leaves, forming a rich crown-like structure. The fruits appear bright and juicy, their yellow and orange tones glowing vividly against the cat's dark fur.

The background is filled with a repeating pattern of sliced lemons, green leaves, and pale flower-like forms. The pattern is dense and rhythmic, almost wallpaper-like, covering the entire background surface.

The cat sits on a grey-toned wooden floor with horizontal floorboards. Whole lemons are scattered across the floor, adding depth and creating continuity with the citrus imagery in the background.

The overall atmosphere feels fresh and vibrant. Bright citrus tones contrast with the calm stillness of the dark cat. The mood is simultaneously humorous and elegant — like a portrait of a figure that exists somewhere between nature and ornament, between an animal and an icon.

In the lower right corner are Taika Joensuu's signature and the year '25.