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Iryna BurdaTired of being a goldfish2024
2024
$1,130.95
£839.89
€950
CA$1,554.63
A$1,733
CHF 912.14
MX$21,008.80
NOK 11,613.24
SEK 10,797.51
DKK 7,232.41
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"Tired of being a goldfish" is a visual metaphor for breaking free from imposed expectations and roles. The work resonates with the Jungian process of individuation, where the archetype of the fish symbolizes the depths of the unconscious, and the goldfish – the burden of others' projections and demands. Here, the struggle between conformity and the pursuit of true identity is palpable. This is art about transformation through the realization of one's own essence.
In her artistic practice, Iryna Burda explores the subtle and often invisible mechanisms that govern the human inner world. Through symbolic imagery, subconscious metaphors, and a deeply emotional visual language, she delves into themes of personal boundaries, fears, stereotypes, and transformation. The fish, as a central symbol in her works, becomes both a guide and a trap — a representation of intuition and unconscious impulses. Its layered presence on the canvas highlights the complexity of self-encounter, where every moment of introspection may lead to growth or pose a challenge. Iryna invites the viewer not only to observe, but to engage — to feel, recognize, and live through the experience. Her art is a journey into the depths of the psyche, where chaos transforms into harmony, and every crisis opens the door to a new dimension of the self. Iryna Burda is an artist and mother of two sons. Her projects explore the influence of subconscious beliefs on identity. Her work is a visual exploration of self-acceptance, inner conflict, and personal transformation.
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