Samurai and his thoughts (2024)Acrylic painting by Arinika Stratievsky

My practice exists within multilayered painting, where light, breath, and space collide and dissolve into one another. Each work grows slowly, through repetition, resistance, and devotion, as I push color and composition toward emotional intensity and fragile equilibrium. Art is not separate from my life—it carries me through every chapter, shaping my vision, my sensitivity, and my becoming.

This textured abstract painting creates depth and quiet elegance. Each piece can exist independently or as part of a larger series, inviting viewers to contemplation, reflection, and emotional response.

I was inspired by traditional handmade paper after witnessing its creation process in Thailand. The paper has a beautifully rich texture; it is pressed, sun-dried, and seems to absorb the essence of the surrounding nature. Substantial in weight and crafted from natural plant fibers, it requires a long and careful process to produce. The painting is mounted on a wood panel. Ready to hang, without frame.

I believe art has the power to make our lives brighter: to help us listen, connect, and gently transform our world into a home filled with beauty.

Materials used:

handmade paper, wood panel, paint

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Paper on board
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50.8 x 76.2 x 7.62cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative

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