From the ‘Fears’ series Artist Irina Kotova created the autobiographical series ‘Fears’ whilst going through a difficult period in her life as she battled a serious illness. The artist explores her fears, faces them head-on, names them and paints them so as not to be afraid. Fear No. 1.
“It is the fear of the unknown, when I learnt of my diagnosis – cancer. I suppose that was the greatest fear of all.”