Irena R. Malbasa began painting 15 years ago and works with large acrylic canvases, exploring movement and color in an intuitive way. For her, painting is a process of discovery rather than a step-by-step plan. She follows the flow of music, letting its rhythms guide her brush and shape the composition as it unfolds.
By embracing spontaneity, she allows unexpected textures and forms to appear. Rather than imposing a strict design, she responds to each moment on the canvas—sometimes layering paint, other times scraping it away—to find balance and rhythm in the work.
Ultimately, her paintings are meant to capture a sense of energy and invite viewers to notice the interplay of color, gesture, and sound. She hopes people will connect with the work in their own way, finding something personal in its open-ended, expressive nature.