Draft:Inna Orlik

[Inna Orlik] (1964–Present) is a contemporary artist known for her realist and expressive abstraction work.

Biography
Inna Orlik was born on May 14, 1963, in the culturally rich city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Her artistic journey began early, nurtured by a childhood steeped in creativity and inspiration. Orlik attended high school while simultaneously studying in a graphic class at an art school, from which she graduated with a gold medal. Her passion and talent led her to the Tbilisi Academy of Fine Arts, where she graduated with honors.

Following her formal education, Orlik dedicated herself to teaching watercolor at a children's art school. Simultaneously, she worked in a tapestry workshop and participated in seasonal exhibitions as a member of the Union of Artists in Georgia.

In 1991, Orlik made a life-changing decision to move to Greece, a country whose mythology and mysticism had fascinated her since childhood. Greece became her new home, providing the perfect backdrop for her artistic endeavors and personal growth.

Career
Orlik's career in Greece began with creating icons, a craft she honed by studying ancient masters. Her expertise in this field soon led to commissions for large-scale frescoes in churches, a work that brought her immense joy and fulfillment. Additionally, she received orders for paintings from local galleries. However, Orlik found little satisfaction in these commissions, as they constrained her creative expression.

Driven by a desire to create art that resonated deeply with her soul, Orlik shifted her focus to her unique style of graphic art on canvas. She developed a distinctive technique that blends watercolor, drawing, icon painting methods, and her intuitive artistic vision. Orlik's work is characterized by the use of various materials, including ink, oil, acrylic paints, egg tempera, gold, and silver.

Orlik Gallery
Inna Orlik houses her artworks at Orlik Gallery, a contemporary art space located in the historic district of Plaka, Athens, Greece. A second gallery is also located at Navarchou Nikodimou 27, Plaka, Athens, Greece, few minutes’ walk from its first location on Kudathineon Street.