Sirje Okas Ainso is a Multicultural International Artist Who Views Herself As A Citizen of the World - At Home Where Her Heart Is
Her work reflects a world of magic realism, mystery and fantasy. The focus of her paintings is almost always the human figure. The story behind it is suggestive - opening windows in the observers imagination. Explore and journey through her collections!
The Series
Africa On My Mind
These paintings were inspired by a recent visit to Africa that led the artist to her easel.
Portraits
A collection of portraits that reflect the individuality, beauty and magic of each woman.
Dancers
The magic of dance - the universal language of beauty in motion and harmony.
Woman-Thy Name Is Mystery
Several of these works have been exhibited with the United Nations Artists group in shows to benefit the work of UNICEF, to help children throughout the wartorn world. A world of dreams, mystery, seduction - a woman's world.
Tangomania
Premiered at the Academia Nacional del Tango, Palacio Carlos Gardel, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in June 2003. TANGO, as a cultural expression, has always intrigued artists of the creative world. Here is an evocative vision that captures the essence of this scintillating subject.
Save The Rainforests!
Premiered in 1994 as 'Save the Rainforests!' at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Exhibited as 'La jungla - tropical y urbana' at Galeria Salar, Centro de artes y comunicación, in La Paz, Bolivia, in 1999.
My Services
Portraits
Sirje is available to create portraits.
Exhibits and Events
Participating in art shows and displaying paintings at exhibits and galleries throughout the world is always of interest to Sirje. Feel free to contact her regarding these on the Contact Us page.
A Little About Sirje Okas Ainso
Of Estonian - Argentine background, Sirje spent her early and formative years in Buenos Aires, where she graduated from the National University. She studied Art at the NY State University and now lives and works in Miami, while traveling and exhibiting worldwide.
Throughout the years, she has obtained several awards at juried shows and her work is represented in numerous private collections in many countries.