Bio
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My name is Ira Ivanova
I define my art as a blend of abstract realism and abstract expressionism. I play with colors, abstract shapes, and textures. I regularly work with different techniques and enjoy experimenting with various materials and artistic approaches.
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My goal is to create personal works that contain endless variations. Many of my paintings are built up with layers and thickness, while others feature more transparent colors, using water and spontaneous brushstrokes.
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I draw inspiration from everything beautiful and joyful around me. I strongly believe we live in a wonderful world full of happiness and positivity. When I paint, it's filled with fun and joy.
Through my art, I aim to share this positive energy and joy of life with others.
Background
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Hand decoration of porcelain and ceramics – Art School in the capital city of Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Watercolor painting with Vasil Serafimov – 1 year.
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Composition and drawing with Ivan Solarov – 1 year.
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Studies in etudes, live model, anatomy, and oil painting with Professor Galiley Simeonov – 3 years.
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Painting course with Rune Folger at the Art School in Rotvoll, Trondheim.
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I was a teacher at the Art School in Tingvoll from 2002 to 2005.
Exhibitions:
2023 • Separate – Galleri SG, Trondheim
2023 • Separate – Galleri Athne, Drammen
2021 • Separate – Galleri Amare, Stavanger
2020 • Separate – Gallery SG, Trondheim
2020 • Separate – Galleri EKG, Hamar
2019 • Separate – Galleri Athne, Drammen
2019 • Summer exhibition Galleri SG, Trondheim
2019 • Separate – Art Association Orkdal
2018 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2018 • Galleri Athene, Drammen
2018 • Gallery Fenka, Levanger
2017 • Separate – Galleri SG, Trondheim
2017 • Separate – Galleri Tornby, Denmark
2017 • Galleri Athene, Drammen
2017 • Gallery Fenka, Levanger
2016 • Separate – Galleri Tornby, Denmark
2016 • Summer exhibition – Galleri SG, Trondheim
2016 • Scandic Nidelven – Gallery SG, Trondheim
2015 • Gallery Ramfjord, Oslo
2015 • Summer exhibition – Galleri SG, Trondheim
2015 • Gallery Krane, Tromsø
2015 • Gallery Fenka, Levanger
2015 • Circus Shopping, Trondheim
2014 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2013 • Separate - Bulgaria Consulate, New York
2013 • Rica Hotel, Gallery SG, Trondheim
2013 • Separate – Galleri SG, Trondheim
2012 • Galler SG & "Two Rooms and Kitchen"
2011 • Rica Hotel, Galleri SG, Trondheim
2010 • Rica Hotel, Galleri SG, Trondheim
2008 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2007 • Separately – Stjørdal Library
2006 • Separate – Christmas exhibition, Fosenkai gallery
2005 • Tingvoll Art Association
2004 • Separate – Surnadal Cultural Center
2003 • Tingvoll Art Association
2002 • Separately – Skaret Håndverkgården
2002 • Tingvoll Art Association
2001 • Tingvoll Art Association
2001 • Tingvoll Art Association
2000 • Tingvoll Art Association
1999 • Tingvoll Art Association
1998 • Separately – Sunndal Cultural Centre
1998 • Separate – Caroline cinema, Kristiansund N