62 ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2023
“Challenges” Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”
IRINA HOWARD www.irinahoward.com
“M
aking art, to me, is a profound process of personal discovery and development. My work manifests beauty and seeks the inner creative significance to reach those who appreciate classical ideals while still being inspired by contemporary ways of speaking about human values. The visual language I developed offers an authentic experience expressed within a non-representational form that reveals the invisible within the visible and helps me to create aesthetically pleasing, meaningful artwork. I draw inspiration from organic texture and compose my themes by giving physical form to conceptual ideas, bridging reality and imagination. My fascination with shapes and textures takes me on a journey to reveal and interpret their meaning, unique purpose, and beauty in connection to human experiences. I chose abstract as the most expressive style. It opens doors for curiosity, imagination, interpretation, and the flow of inner emotions. I use lines to create feelings; shapes and forms to reflect on emotions, thoughts, and perceptions; texture to reveal experiences; and color tones to add contrast and reinforce a message through design and composition. The psychology of art elements imparts more meaningful design, influencing emotional responses. My favorites are circles and curved lines. I found them simple but, at the same time, very compelling. The circle is a line that never stops, represents “completeness,” and gives a sense of protection, friendship, femineity, community, and perfection. It naturally communicates positive emotions and builds a strong visual identity.
“Homelessness” Oil on Canvas, 40” x 30”
