Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is extremely pleased to announce that Irina B. has been named as the Gallery’s new featured artist and she will now be promoted by the gallery for the next 14 days in the gallery’s Artist Showcase.
Irina B. is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning Ukrainian born artist currently based in Naples, Florida, USA.
She was selected as 1 of the top twelve finalists in the gallery’s 29th Solo Art Exhibition Series. The placement in this competition qualified her artwork to be showcased in this feature.
Her Artist Showcase feature will be promoted to hundreds of major news outlets. In addition, the gallery will also be featuring and promoting her artwork in the gallery’s various social media networks for further exposure.
Below are Irina’s Artist Biography, Artist Statement and 5 of her Ode to Nature series of botanicals paintings that were submitted to this competition.
Irina B. is a Ukrainian-born artist whose journey is defined by resilience and transformation. Born in 1984, Irina discovered her passion for painting early. After her father’s untimely passing, she began working to support her family at just 13. Despite these challenges, art became her solace, fueling her strength during difficult times.
For over 20 years, Irina worked in the legal field, gaining a multidimensional perspective that taught her to observe the world through both broad and detailed lenses. A self-taught artist, she trained under Ukrainian painter Mykola Tarpan for seven years, building a strong technical foundation. After moving to the U.S. in 2023, she furthered her artistic education under artist and educator Gabbie Hirsch.
Irina’s early work focused on watercolor, a medium she mastered over a decade to capture light, texture, and fluidity. She later explored oil painting before transitioning to acrylics, whose fast-drying versatility opened new creative possibilities.
In 2024, after relocating to Naples, Irina debuted Ode to Nature, a series of six 36x36-inch acrylic paintings reflecting her deep connection to the natural world. This series marked the start of her professional career, showcasing vibrant colors, dynamic compositions, and an understanding of form.
Today, Irina’s work continues to evolve, exploring the interplay of emotion, nature, and technique. Her art invites viewers into a world where color and form resonate with the soul.
Ode to Nature is a heartfelt tribute to the wisdom, beauty, and harmony of the natural world. This series of six 36x36-inch acrylic paintings celebrates nature’s complexity, diversity, and unity. Inspired by nature’s versatility—from its wild chaos to its exquisite balance, the works delve into the truths of the natural world and the mysteries of the human inner self.
Through vivid colors and organic forms, the series seeks to evoke awe and inspire a deeper connection to the environment. The main goal of this art is to foster unity between people and nature, encouraging conscious development and a renewed commitment to preserving the planet’s fragile beauty.
To learn more about Irina B. and to see more of her art, she can be reached via Email.
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