Viva Lavida

Born near the Black Sea and now based in Ottawa, Irena Sherstyuk is a modern painter known for her distinctive textured surfaces created with gel mediums, modeling pastes, and thick paint. Her vibrant, bold compositions convey emotional depth through expressive technique. Sherstyuk’s work is held in private collections across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, reflecting a sophisticated approach to texture and color that resonates with contemporary collectors.