About Ina Berlina

I create abstract organic forms through intuitive painting. By painting these abstracts, I hope to capture the essence of my subject matter and tell a story through my art.

My greatest inspiration is nature and human anatomy, but also human bonds and relationships. My paintings are free-flowing and expressive. They explore the depths of emotion and the beauty of connection. I strive to capture the essence of life in all its forms.

My background

I have been painting since my childhood and it has always been a hobby of mine. Only recently have I made the decision to share my artwork with the world. I was born and raised in Serbia, but moved to Berlin in February, 2023. My parents are art collectors, so I spent my youth surrounded by paintings, which made my passion for the art even deeper. I completed my Master studies of architecture in Novi Sad, Serbia and spent a year in Rome, Italy. I have 10 years of experience in the architecture field, as an interior designer and architect.

Why do I paint?

The work as an architect became too overwhelming and I fell into a long period of serious depression. During therapy, I discovered that the only thing I could do and had the will to do was painting. I began painting as a way to heal and it was my journey to self-discovery. I called my first series of paintings “Mental Health” and kept part of the collection private. My work, however, is both for my enjoyment and sanity. First and foremost, my paintings are for myself and belong to me, then to all others.

By creating art, I express my emotions without having to explain them. I'm learning to accept and manage my feelings in a way that I never thought was possible. Painting has become an integral part of my self-care routine and I am forever grateful for it.

I eventually became more comfortable with sharing my work with the world. I've come to understand that my paintings are a part of me and are meant to be shared with others. By connecting with viewers, I am able to express my feelings and emotions, and I hope that my paintings can help others in their own journey of self-discovery.

Materials & Technique
Ripping the canvas

I paint mostly with acrylics on canvas using the traditional crafts I learned from my mother and grandmother (sewing, knitting, embroidering and crocheting).

When I first started painting, I had the urge to rip the canvas. After doing so I sewed it back together. It became a therapeutic process. I use needle and thread, but also have different elements incorporated, like semi-precious stones, glass beads or sweet water pearls. The materials I use range from old jeans to fabric scraps I find at my grandmother’s house.

This helped me create a unique texture and pattern in my work. I also found that I was able to express different emotions in my work through this method. It has become my signature style over the years. I love the process of combining different materials and textures to create something unique.

What inspires me?

The basis of my art is nature and texture. Most of my artwork ends up monochromatic, which I almost want to say is accidental, as I sometimes feel I have no control over the outcome.

I love experimenting with different textures and materials, such as plaster and different types of varnish.

The end goal of my art is to make people feel and I love hearing different views on my artwork. I love giving viewers space for their imagination.

I want to connect with the audience on an emotional level and have them interpret the artwork in their own way. I want to create something that can move people and evoke emotions, something that can be interpreted in so many different ways. I strive to create art that speaks to people and encourages them to think critically, allowing them to connect with it on a personal level.

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