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+
This painting by Inesa Škeliova, titled "Date 2," showcases a vibrant and lively scene centered around a casual dining experience. The canvas is filled with images of cocktail glasses and oysters, some in the foreground arranged neatly, and others artfully scattered across the composition. The colors are bright and fresh, predominantly shades of green and blue, giving the painting a cool, refreshing vibe. The artist uses a loose, expressive style, where brush strokes are visible and add dynamic movement to the scene. The painting seems to capture the essence of a relaxed, perhaps summery occasion - possibly a cheerful social gathering. Škeliova's approach injects a sense of spontaneity and enjoyment, emphasized by the playful distribution of the oysters and the casual tilt of the glasses. Overall, "Date 2" combines a modern subject with an exuberant painting technique, making the ordinary scene of drinks and appetizers seem extraordinary and full of life.
