Inesa Škeliova is an artist whose lifelong aspiration was to attend art school. Although she began her studies focused on pedagogy at a music school, her enthusiasm for visual arts endured. Over time, she immersed herself in a variety of creative pursuits, including felting, spinning, and painting on stones, eventually discovering her passion for painting on canvas. Through her artworks, Škeliova endeavors to evoke positive emotions, warmth, and an inspiring zest for life.
Plants and animals—especially horses and birds—are the central motifs in Inesa Škeliova’s paintings. These recurring subjects express her profound affinity with nature and her admiration for the beauty inherent in the natural world. By choosing these motifs, she imbues her works with tranquility and vitality.
Škeliova’s artistic method is marked by both inspiration and spontaneity. She works at a brisk pace to capture her ideas before the initial feeling dissipates, producing works that are expressive and full of movement. This technique allows each painting to radiate immediacy and lively energy.
Vivid, striking colors define Inesa Škeliova’s artistic style, serving as symbols of happiness and optimism. By creating her art, she not only pursues her own creative goals but also aims to uplift viewers, celebrating life and the surrounding beauty through her works.
About this artwork+
The painting depicts a lush bouquet of flowers arranged in a stout, two-toned ceramic vase, positioned against a textured yellow background with vertical striations that suggest wooden paneling. The flowers, vibrant and abundant, consist of large, open-faced blooms in shades of deep and pale pinks, mingled with delicate, smaller lilac flowers. Their petals are somewhat ruffled and wild, giving the bouquet a natural, untamed appearance. The arrangement spills over the vase's brim gracefully, with some blooms stretching upwards and others angling slightly towards the periphery, suggesting movement and life. This dynamic display sits atop a muted, soft gray surface that supports the vase, subtly contrasting with the lively colors and textures of the flowers.
