Original artwork description:

The painting "Picnic" captures vivid moments from the life of the fabulous friends of the artist. A sunny day in the garden, filled with the aromas of fresh flowers and the sounds of laughter, creates an atmosphere of joy and comfort.

Donald Duck and Goofy, busy cooking corn, radiate fun and enthusiasm. Their friendly banter fills the air with energy. Next to them sits Donald's friend Daisy, who watches their antics with a smile. Pluto, a mischievous little dog, greedily licks his lips, looking at the delicious corn.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are sitting at a distance. Minnie looks a little offended. Perhaps, like many women, she is unhappy that Mickey devotes too much time to his friends and does not pay enough attention to her. This slight misunderstanding creates a slight tension, but at the same time highlights the importance of communication and understanding in a relationship.

The artist, watching his fabulous friends, feels like a part of this magical world.

The painting evokes warm feelings and conveys a sense of joy. The viewer can feel lightness and happiness watching the playful atmosphere that prevails at the picnic.
At the same time, the comical element of Minnie's pouty lips adds a slight contrast, making you smile and remember that even in the most hilarious moments, there is always someone who might be unhappy.

The painting becomes not just an image of a happy moment, but also a reflection of eternal values, such as love and friendship, which make life brighter and richer.

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Artists Statement

I present a series of paintings "A Fairy tale in my Life" in which reality collides with a fairy tale come to life. In my works, I strive to create a unique space where classical art is intertwined with vivid cartoon characters, fairy tales and fantasy films. These characters seem to break into the daily flow of events, bringing with them irony and a bit of chaos, turning the familiar world upside down.

Since childhood, I dreamed that dolls would be alive, so that they could talk and move. One of my favorite movies, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, was a real revelation to me. In this film, cartoon characters live with people, and this idea has always fascinated me. I often fantasized about what would happen if my favorite characters lived next to us, interacted with our reality, disrupting the usual order of things.

In the process of creating this series of paintings, I realized that even though I had grown up, cartoons and fairy-tale worlds still occupy an important place in my life. They remind me of how important it is to keep a childlike sincerity and the ability to be surprised. Each work is an attempt to capture this amazing moment when two worlds meet: the real and the fabulous, where boundaries blur and the mundane becomes magical.

I hope that my paintings can inspire viewers to think about how a miracle can exist next to us, if only we are ready to see it.

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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.

Education:
- Paideia School of Contemporary Art (St. Petersburg, Russia).
- Lomonosov Northern Arctic Federal University (Arkhangelsk, Russia), a master's degree in psychology. Additional education: art therapy.

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 Luxembourg Art Prize.

The artist has publications in the following magazines: LAZIN (UK), BONART Cultural, Girona (Spain), CONTEMPORAIN (France), Woman (Russia), Objectsmag (Rivista online indipendente, Italy), Poramoralarte (Spain), The News God (USA), GlamourBuff (USA), book You can become anyone you choose (VICTO, 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 and collage. Canvas on a stretcher on a wooden panel

Tags:

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