Moments of calm (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by BAST

This artwork is a carefully composed visual journey through moments of stillness, reflection, and emotional clarity. Combining several landscapes into a unified composition, the piece invites the viewer into a world where nature becomes a space for inner calm and quiet contemplation.

Each section tells its own story. A glowing campfire by a tranquil lake evokes warmth and solitude under the night sky. Delicate irises set against distant mountains capture a sense of fragile beauty and serenity. An autumn town, painted in rich, fiery tones, brings a feeling of nostalgia and comfort. Finally, a crystal-clear alpine lake reflects the surrounding peaks, symbolizing clarity, balance, and peace of mind.

Text fragments integrated into the artwork act as gentle reminders — to slow down, to appreciate the present moment, and to value memories over time itself. These elements transform the piece into more than a landscape: it becomes a visual meditation.

The color palette balances cool blues and turquoise tones with warm autumn hues, creating harmony between calmness and emotional warmth. Subtle texture adds depth and dimension, making the work engaging from every distance.

Perfect for interiors such as:
— living rooms, bedrooms, or relaxation spaces
— modern, Scandinavian, or minimalist interiors
— creative studios or personal retreats

A meaningful gift for:
— nature lovers and travelers
— those seeking calm and inspiration
— collectors of atmospheric, story-driven art
— anyone who values mindfulness and emotional connection in art

This is more than a decorative piece — it is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the quiet beauty of the moment.

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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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Materials used:

Acrylic paints, rhinestones, mirrors, collage elements. Base - canvas on a stretcher.

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 80 x 100 x 3cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes

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