Magic Mountain


Magic Mountain represents a place between heaven and Earth, an in-between location where one may decide to move up or to come down literally and metaphorically. It is a place of contemplation – one can pause and re-think, re-evaluate their past, and perhaps choose one’s future. In many cultures, a mountain is a place where... Continue Reading →

The unbearable lightness of being.


In my work, I often explore themes of entropy and mutability. I work in various mediums such as oil and soft pastels to achieve a multi-dimensional effect of blurred borders and overlapping shapes that are melting into each other. My landscapes are attempts to catch a moment of light that will never repeat and will... Continue Reading →

Hysterical


This series of work started with a piece Hysteria 2 (2021) that I created for the Hysterical show curated by Christine Mottau at the Ceres Gallery in NYC. The show dealt with the notion of Hysteria, an invented mental health condition that, according to early 20th century "medical experts," made women neurotic due to a... Continue Reading →

Watercolor Dreams, 2020


Irina grew up in Odessa, Ukraine where she was classically trained as a painter, designer and puppet maker. Then she continued her studies at Parsons School of Design where she earned BFA, then she received MFA at School of Visual Arts. Irina had multiple solo exhibitions, her work was included in numerous juried group shows and published by various publications including WSJ, Money Magazine and Oxygen Media. Irina is a recipient of the COJECO’s Blueprint Fellowship and Grant.

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