The exhibition brings together artist’ recent works, from 2017, revealing her fascination about the botanical realm. The botanical watercolors illustrate the beauty of flowers in a decorative manner, focusing on pure observation and admiration, as a state of mind that creates the main access gate towards gratitude and blessing. On a deeper layer, the abstract oil paintings talk about understanding and acceptance of the ephemeral existence and mortality. The flow of nature through the seasonal changes proves the power of present. From decorative to abstract, from observation to emotion, Irina’s works speak about her present moments of bliss, simplicity and elegance.
Irina will exhibit the following works:
- Botanical illustration – watercolor on paper, framed
- Abstract painting – oil and mixed media on canvas, large formats, unframed
- The Book of Moods – project preview – oil on canvas and artist book
The works will be displayed as following:
- The botanical illustrations and the abstract paintings should be placed together, in groups, as they portray the process of carrying botanical subjects from classical to abstract.
- The Book of Moods should be placed separately, as it is a work-in-progress project, sort of a preview of my latest works.
In her latest series the “The Book of Moods”, Irina employs realistic painting as a storytelling technique to depict intricate moods as surreal narratives. Botanical subjects become metaphors of mortality and ephemeral beauty.
The Exhibition will be curated by Karima Radwan, art historian and art lecturer.
- Christie’s Education, London, England. Post-Graduate Diploma in Fine and Decorative Art from the Renaissance to the Present. (Oct. 1998 – July 1999)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Master of Art History, Thesis Topic: “Descriptions de l’Egypte: a Pseudo-Ethnographic Survey,” directed by Dr. Mary Sheriff. (August 1996 – May 1998)
- Ecole des Art Culinaires et de l’Hotellerie, Ecully, France. Gastronomy Diploma. (Oct. 1995 – Feb. 1996)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Bachelor of Arts. Majors: History and Classics. (August 1992 – May 1995). Graduated cum laude. Inducted into Phi Betta Kappa.
Works Available at Our Gallery:
1_Autumn Glimpses 01-Oil and mixed media on canvas, 120x120
1_Autumn Glimpses 01-Oil and mixed media on canvas, 120x120
2_autumn glimpses 01_1
2_autumn glimpses 01_1
3_autumn glimpses 02
3_autumn glimpses 02
4_Autumn Glimpses 03 -Oil and mixed media on canvas, 120×120
4_Autumn Glimpses 03 -Oil and mixed media on canvas, 120×120
5_Autumn Glimpses 04, Oil and mixed media on canvas, 120×120 cm, unframed
5_Autumn Glimpses 04, Oil and mixed media on canvas, 120×120 cm, unframed
6_Hydrangea 01- Watercolor on paper, 29×29_framed 50×50
6_Hydrangea 01- Watercolor on paper, 29×29_framed 50×50
7_Hydrangea 02 – oil and mixed media on canvas, 100×150, framed
7_Hydrangea 02 – oil and mixed media on canvas, 100×150, framed
8_Hydrangea – small lamp_1
8_Hydrangea – small lamp_1
9_Hydrangea – small lamp_2
9_Hydrangea – small lamp_2
10_Hydrangea -big_lamp
10_Hydrangea -big_lamp
12_rose garden_white_watercolor on paper, 45X35
12_rose garden_white_watercolor on paper, 45X35
13_rose garden_pink_watercolor on paper, 45X35
13_rose garden_pink_watercolor on paper, 45X35
14_rose garden_yellow_watercolor on paper, 45X35
14_rose garden_yellow_watercolor on paper, 45X35
15_rose garden_red_watercolor on paper, 45X35
15_rose garden_red_watercolor on paper, 45X35
16_rose garden_petals_watercolor on paper, 67X67
16_rose garden_petals_watercolor on paper, 67X67
17_Folded_01_oil and mixed media on canvas, 70×70, framed
17_Folded_01_oil and mixed media on canvas, 70×70, framed
18_Folded_02_oil and mixed media on canvas_70×70
18_Folded_02_oil and mixed media on canvas_70×70
19_Forever Lost 01_ cone_Watercolor and ink on paper, framed, 63×51
19_Forever Lost 01_ cone_Watercolor and ink on paper, framed, 63×51
20_Forever Lost 02_feather_Watercolor and ink on paper, framed, 63×51
20_Forever Lost 02_feather_Watercolor and ink on paper, framed, 63×51
21_Forever Lost 03_leaf_Watercolor and ink on paper, framed, 63×51
21_Forever Lost 03_leaf_Watercolor and ink on paper, framed, 63×51
22_Forever Lost 04_stone_Watercolor and ink on paper, framed, 63×51
22_Forever Lost 04_stone_Watercolor and ink on paper, framed, 63×51
23_Canopy_Tropical_01_watercolor on paper, framed, 62×52
23_Canopy_Tropical_01_watercolor on paper, framed, 62×52
24_Canopy_Tropical_02_watercolor on paper, framed, 52×42
24_Canopy_Tropical_02_watercolor on paper, framed, 52×42
25_Canopy_Foliage1_oil and mixed media on canvas_80×100
25_Canopy_Foliage1_oil and mixed media on canvas_80×100
26_Canopy_Lamp
26_Canopy_Lamp
27_Wanderlust_Maple_01_watercolor and pencil on paper, framed, 43×38
27_Wanderlust_Maple_01_watercolor and pencil on paper, framed, 43×38
28_Wanderlust_Maple_02_watercolor and pencil on paper, framed, 43×38
28_Wanderlust_Maple_02_watercolor
29_Wanderlust_Seasons_oil and mixed media with golden leaf on canvas, framed, 140×100
29_Wanderlust_Seasons_oil and mixed media with golden leaf on canvas, framed, 140×100
30_Wanderlust_Seasons1
30_Wanderlust_Seasons1
31_Ready for the storm_Oil and mixed media on canvas, 100×150
31_Ready for the storm_Oil and mixed media on canvas, 100×150
33_The Book of Moods_02_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
33_The Book of Moods_02_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
34_The Book of Moods_02_1
34_The Book of Moods_02_1
35_The Book of Moods_03_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
35_The Book of Moods_03_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
36_The Book of Moods_03_1
36_The Book of Moods_03_1
37_The Book of Moods_04_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
37_The Book of Moods_04_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
38_The Book of Moods_04_1
38_The Book of Moods_04_1
39_The Book of Moods_05_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
39_The Book of Moods_05_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
40_The Book of Moods_05_1
40_The Book of Moods_05_1
41_The Book of Moods_06_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
41_The Book of Moods_06_ Oil on canvas, 70×70, framed
42_The Book of Moods_06_1
42_The Book of Moods_06_1
43_perne decorative din in cu print botanic_linen decorative cushions with botanical print_40x40cm
43_perne decorative din in cu print botanic_linen decorative cushions with botanical print_40x40cm
44_perne decorative din in cu print botanic_linen decorative cushions with botanical print_40x40cm
44_perne decorative din in cu print botanic_linen decorative cushions with botanical print_40x40cm
46_perne decorative din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushions with botanical print_40x40cm
46_perne decorative din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushions with botanical print_40x40cm
47_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
47_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
48_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
48_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
49_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
49_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
50_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
50_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
51_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
51_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40
52_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40cm
52_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40cm
53_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40cm
53_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40cm
54_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40cm
54_perna decorativa din in cu print botanic_ linen decorative cushion with botanical print_40x40cm
55_Herbarium – leather and paper with photos of the plants and Latin & Romanian name plus description of the flowers and their properties in Romanian-SOLD
55_Herbarium – leather and paper with photos of the plants and Latin & Romanian name plus description of the flowers and their properties in Romanian-SOLD
56_Herbarium_leather and paper with plants photos
56_Herbarium_leather and paper with plants photos
For any information regarding the works above, you can contact us at: oana@renaissance-artgallery.com sau la +40 722 381 325.