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While working Iryna is always dressed in white .

Iryna moved to Italy 11 years ago .

Back then , she was not at all familiar with the world of art . As a child , she used to be a professional gymnast , then majored in international relations while working as a model during her studies at the University of Milan . This young lady has always been passionate about personal development , meditation and yoga , all of which helped Iryna find her unique approach in working with energy .
Iryna calls herself an « energy artist ». Her workspace is truly magical . White canvas , incense sticks , candles , crystals and meditative music . She is dressed all in white robes . « I must always be crystal clear to let the light through ». These kind of rituals and a special inner mood are a must .
« I always need to be fulfilled , to touch , to feel the beauty . Love gives me wings .»
Her work cannot really be associated with any particular art trend . The artist admits not to be guided by classical or contemporary art . Iryna ’ s paintings traditionally have a centrepiece .
This particular canvas evolves around Madonna wrapped up in an energetic whirlwind of inflorescence and crystals . Delicate , glow-
Madonna of Maternity
ing pastels alternate with bright shades and sparkles . Iryna ’ s oil paintings somehow come across as light watercolours . « All my paintings are unique , no one is like another ».
HelloMonaco : Iryna , how did you come up with the idea for your first painting ?
Iryna Parepskaya : I was always passionate about colour and wanted to bring the material and spiritual together . I once had a vision of a baby lying in a fountain . It came across as something superhuman ... I painted it on the canvas under the name of « Divine Miracle ».
© Iryna Parepskaya
© Iryna Parepskaya
Ratardinus Blessing Energy
© Iryna Parepskaya
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