C O N T E M P O R A R Y A R T
W H A T I S H A P P E N I N G
I R E N E V L A K I N T R O D U C E S M A S K B U D D I E S
SUMMER 2020
R E C E N T L Y H A P P E N E D
I R E N E V L A K R E D E P I C T S
July 22 - September 10, 2016
Simoncini Gallery
6, rue Notre Dame
Luxembourg
I R E N E V L A K R E D E P I C T S
(Plastic bottles, acrylic paint, & mirrors on wood - 190 cm x 30+ cm)
A collection of 50 curved mirrors affixed to wooden panels painted and embellished with plastic bottle parts, each piece designed to depict the costuming and spirit of a traditional dance.
The dances chosen reflect my perception of and experiences within the countries they represent, all of which I have visited and derived profound inspiration from. Each dance symbolizes the celebration of a culture and its contributions to world history and our global society.
Curved mirrors were selected to assist the viewer in envisioning him or herself as a participant in each dance; to experience and appreciate the resplendence of the culture each piece represents.
As a whole, this collection emphasizes that the past, present and future become beautiful through the eyes of mutual understanding and respect.
Today we are creating the culture of tomorrow. Together, through reflection, shared learning, and by building on the foundation of our past achievements, we can ensure it is extraordinary
I R E N E V L A K R E D E P I C T S
Book available at
http://www.blurb.com/b/7218304-irene-vlak-redepicts
Book available at
http://www.blurb.com/b/7218304-irene-vlak-redepicts
R E A C H I N G F O R I N S I G H T - R E I M A G I N I N G D E S I G N I N T O A R T
b y I r e n e V l a k
S a t u r d a y A p r i l 1 8
1 4 : 0 0
Galerie Hotel Leipziger Hof
HedwigStr 1-3
Leipzig
A M U S E - L U X
CELEBRITY LOOK-ALIKE MIRROR PLACE SETTINGS
H o l i d a y s e a s o n 2 0 1 4
Having fun adding a creative touch to the holiday dinner table. My guests are all stars in my book but they also resemble famous celebrities. They just have to recognize their famous doppelganger in the mirror to find their seats.
A R T A U C T I O N
A u g u s t 4 t h r o u g h S e p t e m b e r 1 5
A u g u s t 4 t h r o u g h S e p t e m b e r 1 5
The three IRENE VLAK REVEALS mirrors from the art auction have been awarded to the LUXEMBOURG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. They have been donated to contribute to their LEARNING TO LOOK program. The learning to look space began last school year 2013/14 and has contained pieces of original art which have ranged in medium and style, from local artists.
Radio interview on RTL Luxembourg
AUGUST 12, 2014 WORT.LU
I R E N E V L A K R E D R E S S E S
R o b e d e l a f ê t e d u L u x e m b o u r g
MAY 1 - JULY 1, 2014
LUXEMBOURG
R o b e d e l a f ê t e d u L u x e m b o u r g
MAY 1 - JULY 1, 2014
LUXEMBOURG
I R E N E V L A K
N A T U R E I N S P I R E D B Y S P R I N G A N D S U M M E R
MARCH 28 - JULY 10, 2014
SIMONCINI GALLERY
LUXEMBOURG
www.galeriesimoncini.lu
N A T U R E I N S P I R E D B Y S P R I N G A N D S U M M E R
MARCH 28 - JULY 10, 2014
SIMONCINI GALLERY
LUXEMBOURG
www.galeriesimoncini.lu
APRIL 8, 2014 YOUR LIVING CITY, LUXEMBOURG
http://yourlivingcity.com/luxembourg/culture/in-the-spotlight-irene-vlak/
MARCH 26, 2014 WORT.LU
MARCH 25, 2014 CHRONICLE.LU
MARCH 6, 2014 APPEARANCE ON RTL TRENDMAG