Natalia Ivkova

What remains in our memory—an event or a feeling?

My paintings emerge precisely in this space between memory and emotion.

When working with oil paint, I return to the images that once evoked an inner response in me: light, nature, movement, human presence, and the beauty of a fleeting moment.

My paintings become a kind of emotional imprint, an invitation to pause, to feel, and to remind ourselves of what gives life depth and fulfillment.

In my work, I believe that a work of art need not merely be seen. It can also convey a certain state of being, energy, and emotion—warmth, love, and light.