The contemporary artist of Ukrainian origin Iryna Fedorenko, widely known as Semira, has just closed her “Deepvision” exhibition that was held at SchauRaum im Ackermannbogen in Munich, Germany. The solo exhibition featured paintings created by the artist from 2022 to 2024, including her signature portraits with a deep contemplative meaning that Fedorenko painted to initiate a spiritual dialog with her audiences. The majority of works on display came from the “Spirits” series that had already traveled across Europe to be displayed in Milan, Edinburgh, Dresden, Bremen, and other cities. One of the paintings from this series was also acquired by Catholic church officials.
The “Deepvision” exhibition has just finished, but Iryna has already announced “Creating the Future,” a new large-scale event dedicated to Ukrainian culture, in which she will also participate as an organizer and curator. The new exhibition will be held from September 25 to October 5, 2024, under the umbrella of the international contemporary art festival TRACE. The names of participating artists will be announced only on the day of its opening. The festival’s motto is “We’re here to create the future. We create our tomorrow,” which is highly consonant with Semira’s creative philosophy. “Creating the Future” will take place in the same venue as the “Deepvision” show – SchauRaum im Ackermannbogen.
Meet Iryna Fedorenko
Iryna Fedorenko was born in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. She started her art career in Kyiv but was forced to flee Ukraine in February 2022, shortly after the Russian invasion. Together with her mother and son, Fedorenko emigrated to Munich, Germany, to start a new life and initiate thought-provoking contemplations about the horrors of war and aggression through her new paintings.
Semira’s Signature Style
Semira is widely known for creating portraits with a focus on the eyes, which has become her signature style. Among her well-known works is a portrait of Johnny Depp, which is now in the collection of the famous actor. Fedorenko is also known for experimenting with techniques and mediums in her graphic works and mixed media pieces.
From 2022 to 2024, Iryna Fedorenko’s works have been featured at 80+ exhibitions in various parts of Europe, China, and the USA, not forgetting about galleries and museums in war-torn Ukraine. The artist’s creations hang on the walls of the Parliament of Ukraine and have also been presented at high-end auctions in London and New York.