Page 80 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 7 | October - November 2024

s a working student, I quickly learned that sustaining your craft takes
more than just commitment – it demands relentless drive. Every artist
walks a tightrope, balancing their creative passion with the practical
need to pay the bills. At just 24, Irina Rezwan masters this balancing act,
writing for foodpanda by day and painting under candlelight by night.
Irina’s artistic talent revealed itself at age three, and she has only honed it
since. Entirely self-taught, she has been sharing her creations with the world
since she was conscious. Irina exudes confidence – both as an artist, and as
a woman who knows exactly who she is. You can see it when she holds a
paintbrush, but even on a motorbike, zooming down Sukhumvit Road, Irina
stands out in a sea of fast fashion. In her closet, you won’t find any Divided
jeans or GENTLEWOMAN totes; instead, when I ask where she gets her
clothes, her answers are always consistent: “thrifted,” “a talad” (market), or
from the motherland – Bangladesh.
“I don’t want to wear what everyone else is. I want my clothes to be unique,”
she reveals. It’s not about standing apart from others, but presenting herself
authentically. For Irina, this goes beyond fashion. Unlike artists who wear
smocks, she lets her outfits bear the marks of her creativity. “All my clothes
are speckled with paint,” she adds with a chuckle, as her art effortlessly spills
into her closet, creating a colourful palette of self-expression.

Irina is unafraid to experiment with print, and elevates each outfit with her
exquisitely curated jewellery and statement accessories. Dripping in handmade
silk tops, oversized earrings, and opulent gem-studded necklaces, she doesn’t
just wear fashion – she serves it. Whether she’s channelling a mystic sorceress
forced to work or a denim-clad city socialite, Irina’s signature curls, striking
features, and radiant smile ensure she’s slaying every look.

THE

CANVAS

How Irina Rezwan embodies
both artist and muse.

B Y AYU SH MADAN

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