Above Vogue

Irina was born in 1984 in Moscow, she now lives and works in Armenia. Irina’s art reflects decades of intercultural studies that she carried out during her multiple journeys all around the world and while working on her PhD in Philology thesis. The pursuit and perception of Happiness have always been the main themes of Irina’s research in literature, history, culture, sociology, and psychology making it only natural to find their reflection in her art. Irina studied oil painting from distinguished contemporary impressionists in Russia and Italy including Svetlana and Federico Perotti, Igor Raevich, and Bato Dugarzhapov to name just a few. Their techniques of transmitting elusive moments of beauty and joy to the canvas have been adapted by Irina to depict vivid impressions, treasured memories, and colorful dreams in her paintings The artist has received a number of honored commissions including paintings for private collections and 5* design hotels in Russia, Italy, UK, France, USA (California, Arizona, Florida, Kentucky) and Maldives. Irina regularly takes part in international art exhibitions and creative projects, her paintings have been acknowledged by several awards and featured in a number of print and digital magazines globally.

Turbulent times make us strive for eternal values. My art is my research of the world’s transformation from self-destruction to re-creation that humanity is passing now, the way towards the conscious pursuit of Happiness.
As my muse, I have chosen the Bluebird, a metamodernist symbol that embodies this transformative process. Its allegorical significance, accumulated over centuries, has been crystallized in Maurice Maeterlinck’s play, “The Blue Bird.” Across cultures and epochs, the Bluebird has been hailed as a harbinger of happiness and hope, a beacon within ourselves that guides us toward Happiness.
My artistic approach combines elements of the eternal and the modern. Vivid, full-bodied images rendered in oil paints of natural origin evoke the historical traditions of depicting timeless beauty. The acrylic background, a modern material, symbolizes the synthetic tapestry of our contemporary existence. Collages of printed texts, drawn from books, magazines, and glossy newspapers of various languages, serve as a bridge between my art and the Lippmann-Dewey discourse on public opinion formation. Through this juxtaposition, I seek to unravel the intricate connection between public discourse and human happiness. Abstracts, both in oil and acrylic, complement this overarching concept, reflecting the profound emotions and sentiments that the world stirs within us.
By harmonizing these eternal and modern elements, my art becomes a testament to the pursuit of happiness as a key to achieving inner and outer balance. It is my hope that my Bluebird will guide viewers through these turbulent times, reminding us to cherish the fleeting moments of joy and to celebrate the beauty and wonder of life in all its myriad forms.

All Things Beautiful

Gali (Galina) is a Ukrainian-born, New York Based self-taught artist/painter. While being in the medical field all her adult life Gali always found time to create various artworks.

Throughout the years Gali attended master classes, self-educated, and experimented with various artistic mediums and styles, and her artworks found homes in private collections in the USA.

Since 2023 painting has become an integral part of Gali’s life. Her work focuses on themes of enlightenment, spiritual growth, and divine connection with life partners, the universe, the creator, and oneself.

Gali’s latest works are manifestation mirrors, where the observer becomes an immersive component of the artwork itself. She believes that with each reflection, the viewer’s connection to art is deepened. The reflection in the mirror accelerates the manifestation process through intention and reflective visualization.

Gali believes that authentic connection is a fundamental human journey, fostering environments where souls can grow and radiate light and love. Some of her artworks have reportedly sparked transformative experiences for those who acquire them. Her paintings, known for their spiritual magnetism, attract those on the path to enlightenment. Gali’s artistic voice resonates with themes of spiritual growth, love, unity, and the profound impact of enlightenment on human connections.

Today Gali continues to improve her skills as an artist. Gali has participated in several group exhibitions in the USA and Europe.

As an artist and as a human being, I often contemplate the concept of duality, in many different forms as it presents itself in life. My artworks depict overcoming the challenges of that parting.

Our essence, both as individuals and as part of a collective spirit, originates from and converges into a state of oneness. The path to this unity lies through enlightenment. We must acknowledge our oneness with the universe, even as we experience distinct separations in the physical realm. Much like a drop that momentarily separates from an ocean wave and ultimately reunites with the vast ocean, it never ceases to be part of the ocean and remains forever interconnected.

In our earthly existence, the illusion of separation often leads us to perceive the divine as external to us. However, my spiritual journey has shown me the profound opposite: we are all spiritual beings having a human experience. Encapsulated within the limitations of the human form, our divine essence, a part of our creator, navigates through physical experiences, both pleasurable and painful, as avenues for learning and teaching.

The transformative path I have taken in my spiritual evolution is visible in my artwork. Intuitively, my art illustrates the fusion of life’s elements into a harmonious unity, reflecting the interconnectedness of existence. Drawing inspiration from the fabric of our lives, my pieces blend surrealistic elements and abstract symbolism to offer the viewer an impactful, and ultimately, a meaningful experience.

My latest works on mirrors infuse functionality into art. The observer becomes an immersive component of the artwork itself, altering the appearance of each piece with each reflection. I call these artworks “Manifestation Mirrors”. Each mirror comes to life as if each piece was custom-created for the observer. With each reflection, the viewer’s connection to the art is deepened. Their own aspirations accelerate the manifestation process through intention and reflective visualiza

American Indian Chief

Irina Filova was born in Russia in 1970.

Her talent and love for embroidery was inherited from her grandmother. For many years art and creativity accompanied her. For a long time, aesthetics and beauty nurtured in her a subtle perception of beauty.

The embroidery artist is at the beginning of her creative path and career, she works with natural materials: and threads, using modern embroidery techniques.

I and all people are connected to each other by a visible or invisible connection, a generic close or fleeting love thread. Tape. cord, rope, twisted fabric, umbilical cord, rope, or thin thread are all connections.

The red color gives them powerful strength. The red thread represents a thin thread intertwined in the lives of each of us, symbolizing continuity in time and space. It reflects fate, blood connection, and family line, becoming for some a symbol of meeting, destiny, and luck, and for others – a symbol of tradition, strength, and passed-on talent.

Emigrants bring with them their culture, traditions, and national clothes, and it is not always clear whether all this will take root in the new country.

Aphrodite

Patricia was born on July 13, 1978, in Kyiv. She Lived in Kyiv, Reykjavík, Berlin and now lives in Athens. She has been a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 2006. Her artistic practices include collages and painting, and she is also admired for fashion.

The main motives for her artworks are love for people and their stories, distant and foreign lands, and the search for one’s place in the world. Patricia works with the subjects of fighting for freedom, human rights advocation, complex identities etc.

My art practices are a constant reflection of my complex national identity. I have origins in multiple lands, and I have traveled and lived for long periods across the continents. Various cultural and social backgrounds I’ve inherited through my personal history intertwine and fuse inside of me, giving birth to my self-identification.

Thus, collage feels like a representative genre of who I am in terms of intermixing, mutual exchange, and synergy.

Collage is a dynamic structure that vigorously transforms by responding to arising challenges and shifting external factors. It constantly comes into contact with my life and lies at the very heart of my creative vision. Although I’ve turned to this artistic method earlier, recently, collage has taken on a new round. It is also an essential way of expression for me because it proves that I can make something meaningful out of apparently nothing. I can create something new and powerful by collecting fragmented elements, ideas, and legends.

It seems that collages are akin to how we remember people and events because various heterogeneous associations about an object always pop up in memory. Therefore, my artworks reconcile differing visual forms, but they also seem to store even textures and smells that get in touch with the viewer’s subconscious.

Apple

An American artist working under the pseudonym Consonance Ebb, she explores the themes of hidden identity and mystery. The figure of a woman, whose image remains concealed, could be anyone—a mother, daughter, lover, or muse. She acts as a guide to one’s inner essence, deliberately removing herself and her biography from the work to liberate the text from the “tyranny of interpretation,” echoing Roland Barthes’ ideas on the “death of the author.” This approach ensures that aspects of the artist’s identity, such as political views, historical context, religion, ethnicity, and other personal qualities, do not influence the interpretation of her work, leaving the viewer alone with the art. Each piece by Consonance Ebb is created in the present moment and is reborn with every new interaction, as the source of meaning lies solely in the viewer’s impressions. Her works are held in private collections in the United States, Georgia, and Russia.

The Conductor of Wax Harmony

Consonance Ebb is not just an artist; she is a conductor guiding the symphony of human experience through the medium of art. Her manifesto is a declaration of this role, where she orchestrates the journey of emotions, relationships, and behaviors that define our existence. Ebb’s work transcends traditional boundaries, merging the old with the new to create a unique artistic language she calls “Wax Harmony.”

At the heart of Ebb’s work is the innovative use of wax, a material traditionally reserved for sculpture. She recontextualizes wax by integrating it with modern technologies, including computer tools and photography. This fusion results in artworks that are at once surreal and abstract, challenging the viewer’s perception and inviting them into a new realm of artistic expression. Ebb’s “Wax Harmony” is not just a technique; it is a philosophy that blends the physical with the digital, the traditional with the contemporary, creating a new reality where these elements coexist in harmony.

Apple In Red

An American artist working under the pseudonym Consonance Ebb, she explores the themes of hidden identity and mystery. The figure of a woman, whose image remains concealed, could be anyone—a mother, daughter, lover, or muse. She acts as a guide to one’s inner essence, deliberately removing herself and her biography from the work to liberate the text from the “tyranny of interpretation,” echoing Roland Barthes’ ideas on the “death of the author.” This approach ensures that aspects of the artist’s identity, such as political views, historical context, religion, ethnicity, and other personal qualities, do not influence the interpretation of her work, leaving the viewer alone with the art. Each piece by Consonance Ebb is created in the present moment and is reborn with every new interaction, as the source of meaning lies solely in the viewer’s impressions. Her works are held in private collections in the United States, Georgia, and Russia.

The Conductor of Wax Harmony

Consonance Ebb is not just an artist; she is a conductor guiding the symphony of human experience through the medium of art. Her manifesto is a declaration of this role, where she orchestrates the journey of emotions, relationships, and behaviors that define our existence. Ebb’s work transcends traditional boundaries, merging the old with the new to create a unique artistic language she calls “Wax Harmony.”

At the heart of Ebb’s work is the innovative use of wax, a material traditionally reserved for sculpture. She recontextualizes wax by integrating it with modern technologies, including computer tools and photography. This fusion results in artworks that are at once surreal and abstract, challenging the viewer’s perception and inviting them into a new realm of artistic expression. Ebb’s “Wax Harmony” is not just a technique; it is a philosophy that blends the physical with the digital, the traditional with the contemporary, creating a new reality where these elements coexist in harmony.

Athena

Patricia was born on July 13, 1978, in Kyiv. She lived in Kyiv, Reykjavík, Berlin, and now lives in Athens. She has been a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 2006. Her artistic practices include collage and painting, and she is also admired for her work in fashion.

The main motives for her artworks are love for people and their stories, distant and foreign lands, and the search for one’s place in the world. Patricia works with themes such as the fight for freedom, human rights advocacy, complex identities, etc.

My art practices are a constant reflection of my complex national identity. I have origins in multiple lands, and I have traveled and lived for long periods across the continents. Various cultural and social backgrounds I’ve inherited through my personal history intertwine and fuse inside of me, giving birth to my self-identification.

Thus, collage feels like a representative genre of who I am in terms of intermixing, mutual exchange, and synergy.

Collage is a dynamic structure that vigorously transforms by responding to arising challenges and shifting external factors. It constantly comes into contact with my life and lies at the very heart of my creative vision. Although I’ve turned to this artistic method earlier, recently, collage has taken on a new round. It is also an essential way of expression for me because it proves that I can make something meaningful out of apparently nothing. I can create something new and powerful by collecting fragmented elements, ideas, and legends.

It seems that collages are akin to how we remember people and events because various heterogeneous associations about an object always pop up in memory. Therefore, my artworks reconcile differing visual forms, but they also seem to store even textures and smells that get in touch with the viewer’s subconscious.

Awakening

Irina Pakhmutova is a Mediterranean artist of Eastern European origin, born in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia. Since 2016 she has lived on the island of Cyprus, where she is actively developing her artistic career. In 2009 she graduated from the Yoshkar-Ola Art School with a specialty in “Artist-Designer”, and in 2012 – Kazan socio-legal Institute with a specialty in “Cultural Studies”. Irina is a member of the Union of Designers of Russia and the Association of Mediterranean Artists.

Irina actively participates in international exhibitions and competitions, presenting her works in Cyprus, Russia, Japan, and the USA. Her portfolio includes participation in important international exhibitions of contemporary art in Miami, London, and Athens, as well as at the Bologna Book Fair.

The central theme of her work is art as a safe space. In her work, Irina explores the chaos and imperfection of the world, revealing themes of vulnerability and self-acceptance. She dialogues about women’s essence and self-acceptance, revealing her light and dark sides to the viewer. These ideas are reflected in her work, which has been recognized with numerous awards and included in private collections.

Irina continues to develop her artistic career, actively participating in exhibitions in Europe and America, daily deepening her skills and expanding the boundaries of her art.

“Excellence is never an accident: Awakening.”

This series brings together works that explore fundamental aspects of existence and harmony in the world through symbols and imagery. The paintings reflect the interplay between infinity, the origin and development of life, the feminine essence, and chaos, creating a multi-layered picture that conveys the complexity of these themes.

My work incorporates visual elements such as:
Infinity Sign: In various forms and media, this symbol emphasizes the theme of the eternal cycle and continuous flow of life.
Sprout, seed: Symbolizes new beginnings and growth, reflecting the rebirth of nature and life.
Images of birth and embryo: Illustrates the fragility and potential of new life, emphasizing its vulnerability and possibilities.
Female figures and symbols of motherhood: Reflects the feminine essence as the source of life, emphasizing the importance of the woman’s connection to nature and her role in continuing the cycle of life.
Chaos and Order: Abstract elements that explore the theme of chaos as the primordial source from which life and order emerge. They demonstrate the dynamics and energy behind the process of creation.

My artwork is a reflection of deep inner work and exploration of personal identity. I view art as my safe space in which I can speak openly about accepting the world, its chaos and imperfections. Through the female image, I talk about vulnerability, dialoguing about accepting myself with all my light and dark sides.

My realization that the human element is always present in my work led me to understand that out of chaos a new personality is born. I gradually moved away from concrete images, using geometric forms with an orientation towards nature.

The paintings symbolize the process of the birth of an identity on canvas. Nature, the plants, the seed, the sprout – it’s all about me. I gather as a persona, as an individual, and visually begin to manifest on the canvas. This process reflects an inner work that results in a new visual realization.

Through these paintings, I strive to show how chaos and order, nature and humanity, abstraction, and reality come together to create unique and deeply personal works of art. In this process, my art becomes the reflection necessary to realize and embrace my own identity.

Beyond Times

Irina was born in 1984 in Moscow, she now lives and works in Armenia. Irina’s art reflects decades of intercultural studies that she carried out during her multiple journeys all around the world and while working on her PhD in Philology thesis. The pursuit and perception of Happiness have always been the main themes of Irina’s research in literature, history, culture, sociology, and psychology making it only natural to find their reflection in her art. Irina studied oil painting from distinguished contemporary impressionists in Russia and Italy including Svetlana and Federico Perotti, Igor Raevich, and Bato Dugarzhapov to name just a few. Their techniques of transmitting elusive moments of beauty and joy to the canvas have been adapted by Irina to depict vivid impressions, treasured memories, and colorful dreams in her paintings The artist has received a number of honored commissions including paintings for private collections and 5* design hotels in Russia, Italy, UK, France, USA (California, Arizona, Florida, Kentucky) and Maldives. Irina regularly takes part in international art exhibitions and creative projects, her paintings have been acknowledged by several awards and featured in a number of print and digital magazines globally.

Turbulent times make us strive for eternal values. My art is my research of the world’s transformation from self-destruction to re-creation that humanity is passing now, the way towards the conscious pursuit of Happiness.
As my muse, I have chosen the Bluebird, a metamodernist symbol that embodies this transformative process. Its allegorical significance, accumulated over centuries, has been crystallized in Maurice Maeterlinck’s play, “The Blue Bird.” Across cultures and epochs, the Bluebird has been hailed as a harbinger of happiness and hope, a beacon within ourselves that guides us toward Happiness.
My artistic approach combines elements of the eternal and the modern. Vivid, full-bodied images rendered in oil paints of natural origin evoke the historical traditions of depicting timeless beauty. The acrylic background, a modern material, symbolizes the synthetic tapestry of our contemporary existence. Collages of printed texts, drawn from books, magazines, and glossy newspapers of various languages, serve as a bridge between my art and the Lippmann-Dewey discourse on public opinion formation. Through this juxtaposition, I seek to unravel the intricate connection between public discourse and human happiness. Abstracts, both in oil and acrylic, complement this overarching concept, reflecting the profound emotions and sentiments that the world stirs within us.
By harmonizing these eternal and modern elements, my art becomes a testament to the pursuit of happiness as a key to achieving inner and outer balance. It is my hope that my Bluebird will guide viewers through these turbulent times, reminding us to cherish the fleeting moments of joy and to celebrate the beauty and wonder of life in all its myriad forms.