Beyond the Canvas

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

Wellness Whispers

The poetry of stillness, the beauty of renewal

MIRA GALLERY · ARTIST’S JOURNAL · OCTOBER 2026

A new exhibition by Mira Corbova, bringing together poetic paintings and quiet sculptural works exploring light, emotion, stillness and renewal, presented by private appointment at MIRA Gallery.

My Wellness Whispers collection began in 2025, evolving through an ongoing exploration of colour, texture, light and poetry. It has since expanded beyond the canvas with the introduction of my Quiet Vessels — a series of sculptural objects that continue my enquiry into the relationship between material, form and emotion.

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.

For me, Wellness Whispers is an exploration of the subtle ways art can evoke emotion, invite reflection and create a sense of connection. Each work possesses its own character, yet together they form a contemplative world shaped by colour, material and light.

The language of a painting

My paintings develop through an intuitive process of layering, allowing colour and texture to evolve gradually. Rich surfaces, delicate transitions and luminous golden details create depth and movement, revealing different qualities as the light changes.

I am drawn to the moments when a painting begins to communicate beyond its physical form. A particular colour may awaken a feeling, a movement may suggest an unexpected association, or a delicate detail may hold our attention without offering an immediate explanation.

Rather than defining what a work should mean, I want to leave room for each person to discover their own connection with it. For me, the experience of looking is just as important as the image itself.

Where painting meets poetry

Words have always been an important part of my artistic expression. Each painting in Wellness Whispers is accompanied by my original poetry, offering another dimension to the experience of the work.

The poem is not intended to explain the painting or prescribe how it should be understood. Instead, the two exist alongside one another, each with its own voice. Sometimes the words deepen a feeling already present in the image; at other times, they open a different perspective.

Together, painting and poetry create an invitation to look, read and reflect. The relationship between them remains open, allowing personal memories, emotions and interpretations to become part of the experience.

Quiet Vessels: pools of emotion

The introduction of Quiet Vessels marks a new chapter in the development of Wellness Whispers.

I think of these works as pools of emotion. Each vessel develops its own visual language, revealing subtle details and unexpected imagery as the work takes shape. These discoveries are among the most rewarding aspects of my practice: moments when a form seems to reveal something beyond what I had initially imagined.

Created this month, Dreaming, the pink vessel, offered one such moment. Within its flowing form, I discovered the image of a little girl reaching towards the sky, a star held aloft. Nearby, a delicate, heart-shaped fissure emerged within the surface. I chose to accentuate this detail with 24k gold leaf, allowing the golden line to bring a quiet luminosity to the composition.

The image evokes a sense of innocence, wonder and possibility — a fleeting encounter between imagination and material. It reminded me how meaning can emerge intuitively through the creative process, sometimes revealing itself only when we pause to look more closely.

Renewal followed, in a green hue I find particularly compelling for its earthy depth and understated elegance. Fine gold pigment and gold leaf introduce a delicate interplay of light across the surface, bringing warmth and luminosity to the richness of the green. The result feels both grounded and luminous, balancing the organic character of its colour with the refined presence of gold.

It is difficult to choose a favourite. Each vessel possesses a distinct character, shaped by its own combination of colour, form and detail. Dreaming speaks to me of imagination, innocence and hope, while Renewal suggests growth, transformation and the possibility of beginning anew.

Together, the Quiet Vessels extend the spirit of Wellness Whispers into three-dimensional form. They are conceived not simply as functional objects, but as intimate sculptural works — small contemplative worlds in which material, light and emotion meet.

Perhaps their greatest beauty lies in the space they leave for personal interpretation. The images and associations I discover while creating them are only one part of their story. I hope others will find their own meanings within these forms, allowing each vessel to become a quiet reflection of something personal, unexpected and entirely their own.

An invitation to experience

Spring offers a fitting moment to share this expanded collection. It is a season associated with fresh perspectives and renewal, inviting us to look again at our surroundings and the spaces we create for ourselves.

Through the Wellness Whispers — Spring Exhibition, I invite you to spend time with the paintings, discover their accompanying poetry and explore the Quiet Vessels. You may be drawn to a particular colour, a luminous detail, a line of poetry or the quiet presence of a sculptural form.

There is no single way to experience art. A connection may be immediate, or it may unfold gradually through looking. This openness is something I value deeply in my practice: the possibility that a work may hold different meanings for different people, each shaped by their own experiences and sensibilities.

I am delighted to bring these works together and share this next chapter of my artistic journey with you. Thank you for following my work and for allowing art to become part of your own world.

With warmth,

Mira Corbova
Artist · Curator & Director, MIRA Gallery
Sydney, Australia