Fragments of infinite worlds (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by BAST

An original mixed media painting made with acrylic, mirrors, rhinestones and collage elements.

This original mixed-media artwork is a celebration of curiosity, imagination, and the interconnected beauty of our universe. At first glance, the composition appears as an abstract mosaic of shapes, colors, and textures. Yet within its geometric structure, entire worlds begin to emerge: a vibrant koi fish gliding through water, distant snow-capped mountains reflected in a tranquil lake, glowing planets suspended in a cosmic sky, and elegant white calla lilies blooming in quiet harmony. Each fragment represents a different aspect of existence—nature, space, dreams, memory, and discovery—woven together into one visual narrative.

Created with acrylic paints and enriched with collage elements, this highly textured, multi-layered artwork combines painting with contemporary mixed-media techniques. Mirrors, shimmering rhinestone accents, pearlescent paper, and reflective surfaces interact with light, causing the artwork to change subtly throughout the day. The layered construction invites the viewer to look deeper, revealing new details and hidden connections with every viewing experience.

What makes this piece especially original is its dialogue between order and imagination. The geometric framework suggests structure, logic, and the digital age, while the organic imagery of flowers, water, fish, mountains, and celestial bodies symbolizes emotion, intuition, and the endless possibilities of human thought. The work reflects a modern understanding of reality: our lives are not experienced as a single linear story but as a collection of moments, memories, dreams, and inspirations that coexist simultaneously.

As a contemporary artwork, it explores themes of fragmentation, perception, and interconnectedness. The composition resembles a visual map of consciousness, where nature, science, beauty, and imagination occupy the same space. It encourages viewers to slow down, explore details, and create their own meaning from the imagery they discover.

The painting evokes wonder, inspiration, optimism, and a sense of limitless possibility. Its vibrant palette of fiery oranges, luminous blues, soft pastels, metallic reflections, and sparkling accents creates both energy and balance. It can inspire contemplation while also serving as a striking focal point within a space.

This artwork is ideally suited for contemporary, modern, eclectic, luxury, creative, and transitional interiors. It works beautifully in living rooms, offices, galleries, studios, reception areas, and sophisticated residential spaces where art is intended to spark conversation and imagination. Whether viewed as a symbolic journey through different dimensions of life or simply appreciated for its visual richness, the piece brings depth, movement, and a sense of discovery into any environment.

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About artist:

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

Irina became a laureate of the Recycling Art competition and presented her project at the large citywide festival ARTification.

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

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An original mixed media painting made with acrylic, mirrors, rhinestones and collage elements

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 100 x 3cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky