Irene's approach is deeply rooted in skill and craftsmanship, aspects she considers essential to her practice. The art of etching continues to fascinate her every day, the known and the unpredictable, its ability to evoke a sense of wonder and exploration. Etching can be understood as a resistant act: slow in a fast world, handmade in a digital age, tactile in a culture of the screen. It is a quiet refusal of efficiency and productivity in favor of slowness, attention, and reflection. It is a practice of layering, just as a journey is a layering of steps, thoughts, and perceptions. The images are inspired by a diverse range of sources, including everyday encounters, extended walks, by personal memories, sketches, found imagery, and photographs. By intertwining these elements, Irene aims to create compositions that resonate with both familiarity and a touch of enigma, encouraging viewers to reflect upon their own experiences and emotions.
Irene's approach is deeply rooted in skill and craftsmanship, aspects she considers essential to her practice. The art of etching continues to fascinate her every day, the known and the unpredictable, its ability to evoke a sense of wonder and exploration. Etching can be understood as a resistant act: slow in a fast world, handmade in a digital age, tactile in a culture of the screen. It is a quiet refusal of efficiency and productivity in favor of slowness, attention, and reflection. It is a practice of layering, just as a journey is a layering of steps, thoughts, and perceptions. The images are inspired by a diverse range of sources, including everyday encounters, extended walks, by personal memories, sketches, found imagery, and photographs. By intertwining these elements, Irene aims to create compositions that resonate with both familiarity and a touch of enigma, encouraging viewers to reflect upon their own experiences and emotions.