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Irina Troma

Irina Troma(99)

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Irina Troma is a professional painter, earth artist, and educator, acclaimed for her monumental works bursting with vibrant color and rich texture. She characterizes her art as both authentic and contemporary, particularly when it is showcased within interior spaces. Troma believes that the colors in her paintings serve as symbolic representations, functioning as visual metaphors that transform genuine human relationships into expressive color allusions.

The interaction between form and philosophical interpretation lies at the heart of Troma’s artistic process. She is especially drawn to employing shapes as tangible objects that lend themselves to continual re-imagining and rediscovery. Even when depicting Madonnas, her approach moves towards abstraction rather than straightforward portraiture, encouraging viewers to reflect on both the form and the meaning that go beyond a literal reading.

Troma’s work is grounded in exploring a variety of phenomena and states of being through original juxtapositions of color and form. For her, color is the most foundational component of her works, while definite shapes and rhythmic compositions function to highlight and amplify her dynamic color ideas. Through these aspects, she strives to make visible the previously unseen and to give form to intangible sensations.

In addition to her own creative endeavors, Irina Troma is passionately involved in art education. She founded and currently leads the adult painting studio known as "My Colour," where she has created a unique instructional program that focuses on the study of color for adult learners. Her devotion to both practicing and teaching art is demonstrated by her consistent exhibition record, including presentations in Lithuania, the Netherlands, and several renowned venues such as Sv. Jonas Gallery in Vilnius (2022), Vilnius University Botanical Garden Museum, Arka Gallery, among others, from 2004 to 2022.

About this artwork+

The painting depicts a series of objects arranged on a textured, wooden table. There are five bottle-like forms in a row, each with distinct shapes and muted colors ranging from dark browns to soft whites and subtle greens. Each bottle has a thick, implied texture that adds depth to their surfaces. Behind these forms, to the left side of the composition, there is a serene, sculpted face, seemingly part of a bust. The face is tranquil, with closed eyes, lending a peaceful aura. The background and surroundings are abstracted, with hues of brown, gray, and deep green, contributing to the contemplative and somewhat mysterious atmosphere of the scene. Overall, the color palette is gentle and earthy, helping to unify the elements within the painting.