Irina Stolbovaya
The artist loves minimalism in her work, when everything is simple but holistic. The paintings do not have a wide range of colors or many details.
“I want the viewer to stop, calm their breathing and feel the silence in my works. And in the silence you can hear the internal dialogue.”
In her works, Irina does not give a clear answer, but she asks questions. Looking at the paintings, you want to delve deeper into your thoughts, to think about what is important.
“I want the viewer to stop, calm their breathing and feel the silence in my works. And in the silence you can hear the internal dialogue.”
In her works, Irina does not give a clear answer, but she asks questions. Looking at the paintings, you want to delve deeper into your thoughts, to think about what is important.
paintings from the project "What a woman is silent about"
For many centuries and even millennia, women did not have the right to have a voice. We are so used to being silent that even when this right appeared, by inertia we continue to hide something and keep it inside. From a trifle to a big secret. We do it of our own free will, or because it is beneficial to others. And what will happen when women stop being silent?
"Do you hear?"
canvas, oil paints, 2024
What do you see in a woman's gaze when she is silent? Her eyes, her breath, the tilt of her head - can say a lot. But do you want to know what she is silent about? You can scream louder and longer than anyone else, but you will still not be heard. Because they do not want to hear you. Or you can speak in a whisper or with one glance
"Do you think?"
canvas, oil paints, 2024
You can know a person for many years, but still not know what they really are. We hide our true desires, motives, hopes. Thus, showing the world only one side. Do you think it is worth accepting both the dark and the light sides of yourself?
"Do you hear?"
canvas, oil paints, 2024
What do you see in a woman's gaze when she is silent? Her eyes, her breath, the tilt of her head - can say a lot. But do you want to know what she is silent about? You can scream louder and longer than anyone else, but you will still not be heard. Because they do not want to hear you. Or you can speak in a whisper or with one glance
"Do you think?"
canvas, oil paints, 2024
You can know a person for many years, but still not know what they really are. We hide our true desires, motives, hopes. Thus, showing the world only one side. Do you think it is worth accepting both the dark and the light sides of yourself?