Irina Barko
2024
Oil and acrylic on canvas
40 x 40 cm 
This work explores the sense of comfort, security, and emotional balance, where childlike sincerity and adult consciousness coexist without conflict. The piece conveys a state of inner calm and confidence. The figure of the protagonist symbolizes acceptance and gentle strength.
The fox mask becomes a metaphor for the boundary between the outside world and one's personal space. The bright, naive forms surrounding her represent a flow of thoughts and feelings in which chaos is transformed into harmony. The work combines realism and symbolism, inviting the viewer toward a personal interpretation.