World of Art Podcast | Irene Van Celestine

Meet Irene Van Celestine, a self taught contemporary artist from the Ukrainian. An accomplished physician, who through trials and tribulations found art to give her peace of mind.
She expresses on her webpage “ I believe that true art is conceived by deep struggles, internal conflicts and desires. Some of my paintings were imagined in times of desperation, others- came to me in dreams. Every time I take a brush into my hand, I have strong feelings, but often, I do not have a clear understanding of who the characters are going to be or what kind of scene will unravel. The background gets more and more elaborate and the outlines of creatures change positions and shapes as I go on… To me the anticipation of what comes out after the artwork is complete is almost as surprising, as to an onlooker. The intense visual stimulation of my art is in its shocking unfiltered honesty, brutal force or bright colors and its magical twist. And the winged creatures: the symbol of freedom and unleashed power.”

Listen to her great story and support her passion.

Host: Carlos Phoenix
Location: De Kraan Museum​⁠ @ Saphira & Ventura Gallery in NYC

Check out www.saphiraventura.com