Chelsea Old Town Hall, London · 20–23 August 2026 Marina Iljusina with Inward Light I–IV at Women in Art London Biennale 2026, Chelsea Old Town Hall, London. I haven’t written here for a while, although a great deal has happened in the meantime. Over the coming weeks, I would like to gradually return to some of those moments, exhibitions and experiences. I want to begin with the most recent one. In August 2026, my mixed media relief series Inward Light I–IV was presented at W

I had been looking forward to presenting my work again in a physical space — somewhere it could be experienced beyond the screen, with its textures, details and material presence visible up close. This time, it was at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London, as part of Parallax Art Fair and my second physical exhibition. Seeing my work installed in this historic building was a very different experience. It gave me the opportunity to see the work in a new context, to observe how peopl

Landscape art became my refuge, guiding me to meditation and self-love. Finding beauty in nature unlocked peace and deeper understanding.