New expressions, creative discoveries & reflections as the year unfolds
MIRA GALLERY · ARTIST’S JOURNAL · NOVEMBER 2026
As November unfolds, it brings an opportunity to reflect on a year of artistic exploration, creative discoveries and new expressions at MIRA Gallery.
From evolving collections to unexpected creative directions, it has been a year of growth, experimentation and fresh possibilities.
Now, I am delighted to share this expanded collection through the MIRA Gallery Spring Exhibition, bringing together my poetic paintings and these new sculptural works in a presentation that reflects the evolving nature of my practice. View works here.
When art takes a different form
Over recent months, I have been developing my sculptural practice, exploring the relationship between organic shapes, texture, colour and
emotion.
My Quiet Vessels series has become a particularly meaningful extension of this journey. Each piece is handcrafted using mineral acrylic composite,
fine pigments and hand-applied 24k gold leaf, bringing together the qualities of sculpture and the expressive language of my painting practice.
One of the latest additions is Sanctuary, a rich red colourway that introduces a different warmth and depth to the collection.
Sanctuary explores the warmth and depth of red. Its rich tones and delicate interplay of luminous pigments and gold leaf evoke comfort,
inner strength and a sense of belonging — a quiet refuge for the spirit.
The delicate dotted details create an almost organic, DNA-like pattern, symbolising the intricate connections that shape us, the essence of life and the beauty of belonging.
I love the idea that an object can hold meaning beyond its physical presence. That it can become a small reminder of something personal,
something felt rather than explained.
Art beyond the canvas — a new creative chapter
Another exciting development has been the beginning of my journey into wearable art.
My first collection of MIRA Corbova limited edition silk scarves, featuring details from my original paintings, is currently in production. I am
delighted to be unveiling the first two designs in December, just in time for the Christmas season.
There is something beautiful about allowing a painting to travel beyond its original form.
A detail of colour, a particular movement or a fragment of an abstract composition can take on a completely different character when translated
onto silk.
It is another way of bringing art into everyday life — allowing it to become something we can wear, carry and experience in a more personal way.
I am looking forward to sharing this new chapter.
Wellness Whispers — finding meaning through art
My current exhibition, Wellness Whispers, continues at MIRA Gallery until 30 November 2026.
Bringing together my latest collection of oil paintings and the first release of Quiet Vessels, the exhibition reflects many of the ideas that have
been guiding my creative practice: healing, light, renewal, emotional connection and the importance of finding moments of stillness.
I often think about how we respond to colour without necessarily understanding why.
A particular shade might remind us of a place, a person or a moment in our lives. A painting might evoke a feeling we have struggled to put into
words.
For me, this is one of the most beautiful qualities of art. It does not need to explain everything. Sometimes its greatest value lies in what it allows
us to feel.
Wellness Whispers is an invitation to slow down, look a little closer and discover your own connection with the works.
The exhibition is available to experience at MIRA Gallery by private appointment.
Explore Wellness Whispers
A little perspective — when plans change
Not every year unfolds as we imagine.
The second half of 2026 has brought some unexpected challenges, with several planned exhibitions and projects postponed or cancelled.
Naturally, there have been moments of disappointment, particularly when so much thought, preparation and creative energy have already been invested.
But I have also come to appreciate that unexpected turns can create space for something new. Sometimes we need to step back, reconsider our direction and allow ideas to develop differently.
Perhaps that is part of the creative process itself — learning to remain open to possibility, even when the original picture changes.
And as the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or perhaps, in our case, turn them into sparkling art! :)
Our gallery team decided to take a little family break from December until mid-January, making time for travel, new experiences and a change of scenery.
MIRA Gallery will continue operating remotely during this time, with enquiries and preparations for upcoming projects continuing behind the scenes.
Looking towards a new year
There is already a great deal taking shape for 2027.
We are preparing for a new exhibition in Balmain, Sydney, in early February, alongside new collaborations with fellow artists and some exciting ideas that are still developing behind the scenes.
My creative practice continues to expand, and I am particularly interested in exploring how paintings, sculpture, poetry and everyday objects can come together to create meaningful experiences. I do not always know exactly where an idea will lead when it first appears.
Sometimes the most interesting discoveries happen along the way.
For now, I am enjoying this period of exploration, allowing new expressions to emerge while making room for the next chapter.
Thank you for being part of this journey, for following my work and for supporting the ideas and creative conversations that continue to shape MIRA Gallery.
I hope the final weeks of this year bring you moments of inspiration, connection and a little beauty in the everyday.
With warmth,
Mira Corbova
Artist · Curator & Director, MIRA Gallery
Sydney, Australia
