Irina Mirosnitsenko

“Cats in the Port Town”
The sounds of a busy day dissolve in honey evening, the streets of the city become empty, and wise black cats go for a walk. Acrylic on canvas. 35x45cm. 35x45cm. $250

Irina was born in Tallinn, Estonia and since 2002 has lived and worked in Adelaide, SA.

When I see a copper-yellow leaf dancing autumn tango I want to paint autumn. 

When I watch noisy parrots in the park, I can’t wait to draw birds. 
When spring comes and cherry blossoms, I want to paint nature.

But most of all I love to paint medieval towns which are full of mystery, fairy tales and beauty.
Painting them, I plunge into the old world, wander through the narrow streets, and listen the whisper of the past. 

I would like to share my love to old towns with other people.
For my painting I use acrylic on canvas and prefer bright deep colours.

SALA Glenelg Art Gallery

SALA 2021
“Music of Ancient Cities”Street musicians perfectly complement the life of ancient cities. It is easy to imagine a violinist on a tiled roof, a harmonica player near a cosy cafe, a saxophonist on the wall of a medieval castle. But the music of ancient cities is not only the sounds of musical instruments. It is also the howl of the wind in the old chimneys, the clatter of hooves on cobblestones, the sound of the first car horn, the creak of a brass weather vane, the sighs of a dim street lamp, and much more… I invite you to take a walk through the ancient cities to listen to the unique magical music of antiquity…

Autumn Maze. The sun is still warm and there are no dark clouds in the sky, but autumn is just around the corner. The Old Town will hear rustle of leaves soon. It’s time to think about umbrellas…
Acrylic on canvas. 40x40cm. $170.
Blue Roofs. Spring has begun, and a huge puddle has spread in the centre of the old city. The guitarist got into the boat, struck the strings, and the spring serenade for the old blue roofs began…
Acrylic on canvas. 40x40cm. $170
Shadows of the Past. Old buildings, dim lanterns, first automobiles, top hats and walking-sticks – now they are only shadows of the Past…But maybe we can still hear the sound of first car horn?
Acrylic on canvas. 30x30cm. $150
Dancing with a Broom. The ancient city is still asleep, but the young lady is already sweeping the narrow streets. For a moment, she forgets her duties and dances to the music of a light breeze…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. SOLD
Friday Night on Tallinn’s Street. Friday Night is falling on Old Tallinn. Full Moon is walking on old roofs. Harlequins are ready to perform. Young couple is going to have a dinner in old Tallinn’s cafe…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. SOLD
“Ancient Trogir on Adriatic Coast”
In the cosy Trogir there is a feeling that you are traveling thought centuries and find yourself in the ancient past. It seems that a ghost ship will soon appear in the pale twilight…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. SOLD
“Autumn Maze”
The sun is still warm and there are no dark clouds in the sky, but autumn is just around the corner. The Old Town will hear rustle of leaves soon. It’s time to think about umbrellas…
Acrylic on canvas. 40x40cm. $170.
“Shadows in Riga”
After the busy day quiet streets of ancient cities are full of mysteries. We can use our imagination and hear cheerful shouts of harlequins…
Acrylic on canvas. 40x40cm. SOLD
The Streets of White Lantern”.
Acrylic on Canvas. 20x50cm. Where this long street leads us to? To a cosy café? Abandoned courtyard? Or maybe to a wise and kind fairy tale with the very happy end? $150
“Silence of Sunset”
Sunset music… Magical sounds of peace, balance and harmony…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. $150.
“Ancient Trogir on Adriatic Coast”
In the cosy Trogir there is a feeling that you are traveling thought centuries and find yourself in the ancient past. It seems that a ghost ship will soon appear in the pale twilight…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. $220
“Dubrovnik, the Pearl of Adriatic”
Ancient Dubrovnik attracts millions of tourists. It has long thick fortifications, an azure harbor, narrow streets, antique houses and beautiful churches.
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. $180
“Pirates Fortress in Omis”
Once upon a time, pirates lived here. From the narrow windows of their fortress, they looked out for rich ships to attack them. Now only the ruins of an ancient pirate fortress remain from those times.
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. $150.
“A Summer Day In Europe”
“Full Moon, Old City and Violinist” Dark autumn evening, dim street lights, foggy full Moon, and sounds of violin create mysterious spirit of the Past…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. SOLD

Exhibition Title: “Daily Life of Аncient Сities”
Acrylic on Canvas. 2019-2020 View / Order at Glenelg Art Gallery
Real spirit of past centuries still live in the ancient cities and attract many tourists. Tiled roofs, cobblestone streets, town hall squares, high towers, fortress walls, and much more – remain in memories forever. Time changes the appearance of medieval cities. Modern bold buildings are replacing the old ones. But old cities are still alive.
They observe daily life in their quiet streets and feel happy that they are still needed by people. They share their secrets and stories with grateful residents and visitors.

Adelaide Spring”
Acrylic on Canvas. 40x40cm. The city of Adelaide is always beautiful. It is a sleeping beauty in the cold time and a charming fairy in the warm seasons. It looks fantastic in spring when the purple Jacaranda blooms. One day, walking along an alley strewn with jacaranda petals, I met a little girl on a scooter. Although the day was overcast, it seemed to me that the sun was shining brightly. So much joy and light came from the girl on the scooter and the purple jacaranda! I wish our city to thrive and always be as beautiful as jacaranda and as happy as that little girl on the scooter. $150
Cats and Autumn.
Acrylic on Canvas. 30x30cm. The Gates of Old Tallinn have seen a lot in their time. Copper, orange, and yellow leaves fall on the tiled roofs of the old towers. Cats can smell autumn. And while it’s not cold yet, they enjoy the autumn leaves and play with them. $150
On the Streets of Orange Lanterns. 2020. 30x30cm. On a quiet street of orange lanterns, there is a lot of activity – small puppies playing with a ball. Old wise lanterns look at them and remember their youth. SOLD
Town on a Hill”
Acrylic on Canvas. 2019. 40x40cm. These are memories of Croatia. Suddenly hot day was replaced by drizzling rain. Nature and small town have break from the heat, as well as lazy cats. $150
European Zigzag. Acrylic on Canvas.
. 30x30cm. The streets of European cities are extremely interesting. You never know where they’ll lead. Maybe they will lead us to medieval fabulous world and share their secrets… $150
Gold Twilight. Acrylic on Canvas.
30x40cm. The musicians are preparing to perform. Golden twilight is falling on the sleepy city. The sound of music are mixing with the dim light of old street lamps and floating over the quiet streets. $150
“G’day, Mate!” Acrylic on Canvas. 2019. 40x40cm. Ancient cities are full of not only secrets, legends and incredible stories. They are also full of unexpected encounters. Who knows how they will end… SOLD
Cats Love Music”
Acrylic on Canvas.
30x40cm. This is a piece of Old Tallinn. The harmonica is playing. There are no passers-by, everyone is busy. But the harmonica player has a grateful audience – local cats who love music. SOLD
The Streets of White Lantern. Acrylic on Canvas. 20x50cm. Where this long street leads us to? To a cosy café? Abandoned courtyard? Or maybe to a wise and kind fairy tale with the very happy end? $150
Spanish Spirit. Acrylic on Canvas. 2020. 30x30cm. In the ancient cities are still miracles happen. Sometimes the shadows of sleeping centuries come out of the past and walk along the narrow streets and cobblestones. They wander into their old courtyards where they were once happy. $150