Kiss, 2026
Irina Bast   New & remarkable Artists

Painting : acrylic, collage, mixed media · 50 x 70 x 1 cm 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch · Ready to hang

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 "The Kiss" is a dialogue between two worlds, captured in a single space. The eternal theme of love and intimacy is explored through the prism of completely different artistic languages.

On the one hand, we are enveloped in the radiance of gold and Art Nouveau luxury. This is Gustav Klimts "The Kiss" – a hymn to passion, embodied in shimmering patterns and sensual lines. The vibrant, almost tangible warmth and golden hues create an atmosphere of ecstasy, where two people merge into one, enveloped in a whirlwind of emotions and decorative motifs. Here, the kiss is the apotheosis of love, a triumph of beauty and sensuality.

On the other hand, the abstract black-and-white composition with shades of gray represents a monochrome embodiment of an embrace. There are no bright colors, but there is the power of lines and shapes, conveying intimacy and vulnerability. The couple in embrace seems more earthy, perhaps more real in its simplicity. The absence of color focuses on the very essence of touch, the tenderness and intimacy of the moment.

The contrast between these two parts is not accidental, but intentional. It emphasizes the multifaceted nature of love. The alternation of these images creates a sense of dynamism and development: from a vibrant, all-consuming feeling to a calmer, but no less meaningful, intimacy.

Irina Bast, Kiss

Irina Bast

Russian Federation  • 1986
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Irina: "I am full-time artist. I find my happiness in doing art. Art is a part of my soul, my energy, my vision of the world. I consider myself a multi-faceted artist, I like to experiment with materials. I realized that I can create beauty not only with paints. I create three-dimensional artworks with volumetric elements. I work in two directions: mosaic paintings and wall sculpture art. I use decorative found objects, mosaic, plaster, wood, shells, crystals, gemstones, anything that can realize my ideas. My art is full of life and joy. The main theme is a Woman, her life, thoughts, feelings, relationships with people and the world".

Education: 

* School of Contemporary Art (St. Petersburg, Russia) 

* University of Psychology, master's degree in psychology and art therapy (Archangelsk, Russia) - Courses: 

* Contemporary Russian art (ММСI, Universarium, Moscow) 

* Metaphorical Worldview (Moscow State University, Universarium) 

* Painting of the 19th century (Arzamas, Moscow) 

* Russian avant-garde (Arzamas, Moscow)

International exhibitions: - Affordable Art Fair (China, Hong Kong) 

- Art Week Festival (Italy, Venice) 

- Art Week Festival (Portugal, Lisbon)

 Exhibitions in Russia: 

- STARTinART (Moscow, Gallery K-35)

 - Postmodern Space (St. Petersburg, HOUSE 2 Gallery) 

- Russian Love (National production center Network, St. Petersburg)

 - Young Saint Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Union of Artists) 

- Museum Night Festival (St. Petersburg, Etazhi)

 - GAMMA (St. Petersburg, Stepan Razin art manufactory) 

- Women (St. Petersburg, Grace Center) 

- Charity art marathon stART line (Moscow) 

- Festival of artists (St. Petersburg, Etazhi)

Events: 

* Publication in contemporary art magazines: 

- Bonart cultural (Spain) - CONTEMPORAIN (France) 

- Objectsmag (Rivista online indipendente, Italy) 

- Poramoralarte (Spain) 

* Diploma "The best works of the year-2016" (International Association VATIKAM, France, Paris) 

* Diploma "The best works of the year-2019" (International Association VATIKAM, France, Paris) 

* Special diploma for creativity (International Association VATIKAM, France, Paris) 

* Laureate of the competition "Artification", project "Secrets", PBR Art Russia 

* 7 paintings were laureates of Russian and international competitions

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