About The Artist

Iryna Akimova is a contemporary Ukrainian artist, who lives and works in Kiev. She graduated from Kharkov State University (Ukraine), where she got her PhD degree. Her artworks are the snapshots of human relationships and emotions. She develops expressionistic style with surrealistic touch to reflect the complexity and non-linearity of human perceptions. Her artworks have philosophical background and contain allegories and an invitation for the viewer to continue the dialogue. Iryna works with acrylic on canvas and uses multilayer technique, which adds volume to the compositions. Iryna had ten solo exhibitions, took part in 50+ national and international group exhibitions, and received numerous awards at international art contests. She founded Ukrainian Association of Feminine Research in the Arts (UAFRA) and established an annual Womens’ArtFest to advocate gender equality in the arts.