Irina Kurganskaya

I was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine but currently live in Lisbon, Portugal. I have been fascinated by drawing and painting since my childhood.

There was quite a long break in my artistic carrier. I've practiced law for more then 20 years, worked as diplomat in foreign missions. But relocation to Portugal in 2022 and the beautiful nature of this country inspired me to pick up my brushes and paints and start to create!

I am a watercolor artist. My art is multifaceted and diverse. I used to live in various countries and is now traveling a lot, always studying other cultures and exploring the nature in different parts of the world: US, Europe, Australia, Asia Pacific.

Now I create both realistic and abstract pieces of art, my works varies in colors and their deepness.

1992-1995 Art School named after I.Repin, Kharkiv, Ukraine
1996 -1997 watercolor classes under the tutoring of Carrie Stuart Parks (USA)
1996 – 1997 forensic art classes in Stuart Parks Forensic Studio (USA)
1997-2002 National Law Academy of Ukraine named after Y.Mudryy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
2007-2008 European School of Design, specialization Interior Design, Kyiv, Ukraine
2009 – Decorator’s Big Course, Art Nouveau Studio, Kyiv, Ukraine

Oct. 17-30.2023 Galerie Paulo de Brito, Starnberg, Germany "Reborn"