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Irene Van Celestine

Oil painting

I believe that true art is conceived through 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 in hand I experience strong emotions, but often I do not have a clear understanding of who the characters will be or what kind of scene will unfold. The background becomes increasingly elaborate, the outlines of creatures shift in position and shape as I progress. For me, the anticipation of what emerges once the artwork is complete is almost as surprising as it is for an onlooker. The intense visual stimulation of my art lies in its shocking unfiltered honesty, brutal force, vibrant colors, and magical twist. The winged creatures: symbols of freedom and unleashed power.

My paintings aim to evoke deep emotions; to stop your train of thought in its tracks, to make your heartbeat skip with ache, and to bring tears to your eyes in sorrow. But there is also hope; for the light, for the flight, for true love without boundaries.

Works at the fair

Quasimodo
Quasimodo
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 ″
Come and Get Me Dragon King, 2022
Come and Get Me Dragon King, 2022
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 ″
Illustration to the Second Verse of Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah)
Illustration to the Second Verse of Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah)
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 ″

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