Original artwork description:

The painting features a striking dark-haired man, radiating an ethereal golden glow that envelops him in warmth and light. His face is relaxed and serene, exuding a sense of calm and inner peace. The man's body is adorned with a pattern of golden coins, reminiscent of shimmering armor or the mythical Golden Fleece. This imagery evokes various associations for the viewer, conjuring images of a powerful warrior, the biblical Adam, or a hero from ancient mythology.

The artwork is embellished with sparkling crystal rhinestones and decorative elements, enhancing its luminous quality and creating an almost magical aura.

This piece rooted in the imagery of antiquity and the Renaissance. It draws on classical themes and archetypes - such as the heroic figure and divine illumination—while employing modern techniques and materials like rhinestones. This fusion creates a dialogue between past and present, allowing viewers to appreciate timeless ideals through a contemporary lens.

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About artist:

Irina creates artworks in a decorative style, likes to experiment with materials: mosaics, precious stones, glass, paints, texture, etc.

The artist participated in 23 exhibitions in the USA, Canada, Russia, China and Europe.

In addition, Irina was awarded the diplomas "Best Works of 2016", "Best Works of 2019", a special diploma for creativity (International Association VATIKAM, France, Paris) and has a letter of thanks from the Luxembourg Art Prize.

The artist has publications in the following magazines: Bonart cultural (Spain), BONART Cultural, Girona (Spain), CONTEMPORAIN (France), Woman (Russia), Objectsmag (Rivista online indipendente, Italy), Poramoralarte (Spain), The News God (USA), GlamourBuff (USA).

Irina's artworks are kept in the collections of ArtMuse Contemporary Art Museum (Russia, St. Petersburg) and Art Recycling Museum (Russia, Kaluga), Ecological Museum MUMUKA (Russia, Kaliningrad).

Irina's paintings are in private collections in 28 countries

Materials used:

Acrylic paints, relief texture, decorative elements on canvas on a stretcher

Tags:

#warrior #renaissance #symbolism #hero #jesus #bible #golden painting #pride #adam #christian art #man portrait #handsome man #mythological character #religion art #manly erotic