♡ Where Love Begins Softly

A Quiet Beginning

As I stepped gently into a new year filled with possibility, light, and quiet reflection, January also carried a deep weight.

Like many, I was holding the pain of the world close — and for me, it was especially present in thoughts of the Iranian people, and of our own family we were unable to contact for almost two weeks. In moments like these, words often fall short.

In a world saturated with relentless news and uncertainty, I found myself seeking solitude and stillness — moments of breath, softness, and creative refuge. Art became both a shelter and a response—a way to stay tender without turning away.

From this space of quiet holding, Cloud Dancer emerged.

Cloud Dancer — A Soft Arrival

Born intuitively and accompanied by an original poem I wrote over a couple of days, Cloud Dancer is the first artwork in my 2026 collection, Embers of Love. It arrived not with urgency, but with grace — a gentle unfolding shaped by compassion, presence, and hope.

Luminous and serene, the painting dances in layers of bright titanium white and iridescent gold, softened with whispers of Naples yellow white and my favourite pinky, Mrs Quinacridone Magenta! These tones lift and sway across the canvas, inviting pause and presence — a reminder that becoming is often more powerful than arriving.

Cloud Dancer - Poem

Soft whispers of white and maple

lift and sway,

a gentle dance

to turquoise and magenta,

like two shadows

dancing to the song of love.

A quiet bloom unfolds,

dancing on the clouds,

floating through the purest white.

Love enters,

becoming light,

emptying me,

filling my heart.

Light flows through my soul —

gentle, healing, infinite.

I breathe,

feeling unseen wings

hold me close.

Mira Corbova, 2026

Quiet Sun — A Golden Ember

Also emerging in 2026 as the second artwork in a new collection is Quiet Sun (recently sold), a companion in warmth and stillness to Cloud Dancer. Painted in golden yellow and soft orange hues, kissed with subtle iridescent gold, it radiates calm energy and quiet optimism. Where Cloud Dancer speaks in airy whites and gentle magenta, Quiet Sun hums with warmth — a reminder that love’s presence can shine steadily, even in stillness.

Embers of Love — A 2026 Collection

Embers of Love begins in tranquil hues and subtle movement. Soft oil layers meet iridescent gold and titanium white, allowing light to surface gently from within the canvas. As the collection unfolds throughout the year, warmer undertones and deeper embers appear — revealing love not as a grand declaration, but as a quiet, sustaining force.

Each artwork in this collection is accompanied by poetry that captures the emotional heartbeat of each piece. Together, painting and poem form an intimate dialogue — one that speaks of light entering, of emptiness becoming fullness, of unseen wings holding us when we need it most.

Art in 2026 — A Return to Stillness

As we move through 2026, I feel the growing shift in the art world toward emotional resonance and sacred simplicity. Artists are increasingly drawn to slowness, material honesty, and works that hold space rather than demand attention.

Art is once again being asked to restore, to soften, and to offer moments of presence — a gentle counterbalance to a fast and fractured world. Cloud Dancer, Quiet Sun, and Embers of Love emerge from this same intention: art as a place to breathe, to feel held, and to remember love’s quiet power.

Visit the Gallery

Mira Corbova Art Gallery is open by private appointment, offering a calm and personal way to experience the artworks in person.

Our Summer Group Exhibition continues until 28 February, and you are warmly invited to visit and be inspired by new oil paintings and poetry from my latest collection, Wellness Whispers, alongside the work of my talented guest artists.

You may view our summer exhibition online or experience it in person by private appointment when it suits you best.

💝February Gift - With Love

To celebrate LOVE in all its forms, every Mira’s original artwork purchase during February includes:

✨ A free calendar magnet
✨ A Complimentary Box of Chocolate
✨ A Mira Corbova Healing Art Card

A small gesture of gratitude - and an invitation to treat yourself to something meaningful and beautiful.

Wishing you a happy and creative February, and a joyful Valentine’s Day – whether you are celebrating with your loved one or embracing the power of solitude and self-care. Treat yourself to something beautiful and allow your heart to feel.

Art does not always seek answers. Sometimes, it simply stays with us — offering light, warmth, and presence when we need it most.

With light & colour,
Mira Corbova
Artist · Poet · Curator
Mira Corbova Art Gallery