Artist Bio
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.