Artist Spotlight : Iryna Morris

Art as Healing — A Journey Through Colour and Inner Freedom

For this artist, painting is more than a creative activity , it is a form of emotional release and personal discovery. With a professional background in psychiatry, their work explores the healing power of artistic expression and the ability of creativity to transform inner energy into visual form.

How did your journey into painting begin?

My artistic journey started during the pandemic lockdown. Before that, I had often thought about how beautiful it would be to paint the world around me. When I finally bought my first set of paints, it marked the beginning of a deeper journey — one that led me inward as much as outward.

Painting quickly became more than a hobby. It became a way to explore my inner world and express emotions that words cannot always capture.

How has your background in psychiatry influenced your view of art?

Through my professional work, I have seen how powerful emotional expression can be. I believe art is an expression of love — a form of energy that flows through us and manifests in different ways depending on who we are.

Releasing this energy through creativity can lift us even in difficult moments and bring a sense of freedom and clarity.

What does your creative process look like?

My process is intuitive. I don’t paint with a fixed plan or try to control the final result. Instead, I allow the work to unfold naturally. Often, I don’t know what the finished piece will look like until it appears on the canvas.

The process itself is the reward. As the painting develops, I discover my connection to it.

What role does art play in your life today?

Painting is something I need. It helps me understand myself and stay connected to my inner energy. While creating is deeply fulfilling on its own, sharing my work with others adds another layer of meaning.

When people connect with a piece, it becomes more than a personal experience — it becomes something shared.

How do you see art in relation to life?

I see myself as the artist of my own life. Just as I choose colours for a painting, I choose how I approach life.

And I choose to paint it in bright colours.