
Irina made her first painting one day before the birth of her second son. After a suggestion by one of her artistic friends, she decided to take lessons in "abstract painting" (at that time, in 1984, following such kind of lessons was illegal by the regime of the Soviet Union). Along with the lessons in abstract painting, Irina was taught by her friend Olga Ivanova, a teacher at the University for Textile in Moscow.
During her various visits to the island of Cyprus, Irina was influenced by the exotic environment and a great circle of artists, to which belonged, amongst other, the painter Arcambikis.
Irina's immigration to Belgium opened up many opportunities for her development as an artist. The exposure to the various art forms in the new country, the slow adjustment to the Flemish culture and language and emotional consequences thereof resulted in more work as a painter, in a increasingly sensitive manner. At that time Irina joined the academy of arts in Bruges, where she was taught by Johan Janssen, amongst others, who had a great influence on her. Since then, she has not left the academy.
A large part of Irina's work is abstract. Abstract painting is very characteristic for Russian people. It is a way to leave the reality. She is also skilled in the art of portraits, still life and landscapes. Though out her artistic life, Irina has had different stages. Although the style changed over time, the character of her work stayed the same.
Irina's work has been exposed many times, amongst others at the international art exhibition in the "Halletoren" of Bruges and the city theater in Bruges.
Irina received awards from the Dr. De Meyer fond (first prize), "Ter Talinge", Waardamme, "Sedia", Oostkamp (third prize) and other.
Irina received much appreciation in the Press (see In the Media).
Below is a short sample of Irina's work (to see more, please contact Irina). Click on the image to enlarge. Please leave your Feedback in the section Feedback.
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During her various visits to the island of Cyprus, Irina was influenced by the exotic environment and a great circle of artists, to which belonged, amongst other, the painter Arcambikis.
Irina's immigration to Belgium opened up many opportunities for her development as an artist. The exposure to the various art forms in the new country, the slow adjustment to the Flemish culture and language and emotional consequences thereof resulted in more work as a painter, in a increasingly sensitive manner. At that time Irina joined the academy of arts in Bruges, where she was taught by Johan Janssen, amongst others, who had a great influence on her. Since then, she has not left the academy.
A large part of Irina's work is abstract. Abstract painting is very characteristic for Russian people. It is a way to leave the reality. She is also skilled in the art of portraits, still life and landscapes. Though out her artistic life, Irina has had different stages. Although the style changed over time, the character of her work stayed the same.
Irina's work has been exposed many times, amongst others at the international art exhibition in the "Halletoren" of Bruges and the city theater in Bruges.
Irina received awards from the Dr. De Meyer fond (first prize), "Ter Talinge", Waardamme, "Sedia", Oostkamp (third prize) and other.
Irina received much appreciation in the Press (see In the Media).
Below is a short sample of Irina's work (to see more, please contact Irina). Click on the image to enlarge. Please leave your Feedback in the section Feedback.
Note that Irina's paintings are available for sale!
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