Description
“Aquarium” by Inna Orlik is a captivating mixed-media creation that fuses painting with three-dimensional sculptural elements. Crafted on a wooden base and enhanced with molding paste, this artwork presents an underwater world where two whimsical fish seem to float in a dreamy, otherworldly realm. Their wide, expressive eyes and vibrant scales catch the light, while layers of textured material give the impression of shifting currents and organic forms beneath the waves. The interplay of warm oranges, cool greens, and iridescent details evokes the shimmering atmosphere of aquatic life, drawing the viewer into a tranquil yet surreal environment.
Orlik’s artistic style seamlessly merges the boundaries between painting and sculpture, using tactile surfaces and bold, luminous colors to create a multi-sensory experience. The depth and dimension afforded by the molding paste allows each fish to stand out, as if suspended in a living aquarium.
“Aquarium,” not only celebrates the beauty of marine creatures but also invites reflection on the delicate balance of underwater ecosystems. It underscores Orlik’s fascination with nature’s forms and textures, transforming a simple depiction of fish into a dynamic visual journey that blurs the line between reality and imagination.
To stand in front of an Orlik artwork is more than viewing, it is a sensation inspired by a sprawling depth of spirituality, and the currents of history, imagination, and dreams. From myths that survive over time and those images of reverie which often turn a crushing reality into a bearable and almost poetic one. Inna Orlik has thoroughly studied painting and graphic arts, has exhibited her works all over the world, and chose Athens as the base for her passion. In her exclusive style of painting, she masterfully combines the Western technique and the fairy-like mystery of the East. Her compositions are dense, visual facts that create subjection to the viewer as a result of their noble artistry. Whoever stands in front of an Orlik painting sinks, almost unconsciously, into a world of magic where miracles can happen anytime.