Path To Summer Afrerglow Series

Children move along a sunlit path, disappearing into dense green.
The light ahead feels warm, almost magnetic — drawing them forward.
In the foreground, deep blues unfold like a living shadow, creating a quiet contrast between what is known and what lies ahead.
In childhood, the world often feels imbued with a sense of magic —
not because it is different, but because we are.
My work serves as a visual archive of moments that continue to live within us. To me, Afterglow is not merely fading light—it is an inner resource. It is the shadow on a path, the glint on water, the silhouettes of old trees that become anchors in the present.
I use textured, expressive brushwork to convey the fluid nature of memory: while the details may blur, emotional resonance remains. Each painting opens a space for reflection—where fleeting glimpses of the past transform into quiet strength, capable of shaping the future.

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Oxana Arefin is a Brisbane-based visual artist of Russian-Ukrainian heritage. Holding degrees in both arts and psychology, she works across photography, painting, and mixed media — weaving these disciplines into a practice that bridges the artistic and psychological. Through convex forms and layered surfaces, her work extends beyond the flat canvas into immersive, psychologically charged spaces. Her art delves into emotion, perception, and the hidden dimensions of human experience, drawing viewers into an intimate and evolving dialogue. Oxana's works are held in private collections across the USA, France, Ukraine, Russia, and New Zealand, and her photography projects have earned Honours Commendations at exhibitions in Malta, Russia, and Australia.