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In the embrace of the waves, 2026
Irina Bast   New & remarkable Artists

Painting : acrylic, mixed media · 50 x 40 x 0.5 cm 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch

€450 450 €
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50 x 40 x 0.5 cm 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch Height x Width x Depth

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This contemporary surrealist painting transports the viewer into a world where the sea becomes a realm of dreams and the boundary between reality and fantasy dissolves in the golden light of the horizon.

Enormous waves are painted in deep blues, turquoise, ochre, and fiery orange tones. The sun glows above the water, casting a long golden path across the surface, as though leading into the unknown. Amid the turbulent waves rests an open seashell resembling a precious cradle. Inside, wrapped in soft folds of pale blue and white fabric, a young woman sleeps peacefully.

In this fantastical landscape, the sea appears both as a powerful natural force and as a gentle guardian. Waves rise around the fragile shell but do not threaten it — instead, they seem to protect the sleep of their mysterious guest. Perhaps the woman has found refuge here from the noise and demands of the outside world. The shell can be seen as a symbol of birth, protection, and inner transformation, while the sleeping woman represents tranquillity amid the constant movement of life.

The contrast between the raging waves and the motionless figure creates a distinctive emotional atmosphere. The painting brings together the power of nature and human fragility, the restless energy of the ocean and the quiet serenity of sleep. The golden sky lends the composition an almost mythological quality, transforming the seascape into a scene from an ancient legend or fairytale.

This original painting on canvas combines elements of surrealism, fantasy art, and symbolic painting. It will appeal to those who love unusual seascapes, mysterious narratives, and contemporary art that leaves room for personal interpretation.

The painting will make a striking focal point in modern, eclectic, or Mediterranean-style interiors, bringing depth, colour, and an atmosphere of mystery to the space.

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Irina Bast, In the embrace of the waves

Irina Bast

Russian Federation  • 1986
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Presentation

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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