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A duck-like figure painted with zebra stripes has deer antlers and a bright yellow beak. The background features black-and-white stripes and a checkered floor.
Acrylic on canvas 50x70cm.
At the center of the painting is a duck-like figure shown from a slightly angled side profile. Its body is round and smooth, resting still without movement. The overall shape is simple and recognizable, but the details make the figure unusual and surreal.
The surface of the duck is painted with black-and-white stripes resembling zebra markings. The stripes wrap around the body and continue across the head, creating a unified and highly graphic appearance.
The beak is bright yellow and stands out strongly against the otherwise monochromatic palette. Its smooth, slightly glossy surface enhances the three-dimensional feel of the form.
On top of the figure's head are antlers resembling those of a deer. They curve upward and branch into several smaller extensions. The antlers introduce an unexpected and surreal element to the otherwise familiar duck form.
The figure sits on a black-and-white checkered floor whose squares create a strong sense of perspective and depth. Behind it, the background is filled with vertical black-and-white stripes that form a rhythmic and highly graphic surface.
The overall composition is bold and contrasting. A simple shape is combined with unexpected details, making the figure humorous and slightly absurd. The atmosphere feels playful while remaining visually balanced and carefully structured.
In the lower right corner are Taika Joensuu's signature and the year '25.