In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), we share the work of artist Miruna Dragan.

IWD is a time for us to recognize, celebrate and reflect on the achievements, stories and creativity of the many unique women of our past and present.

About the artwork

The artwork's title, When We Stand On the Threshold Between Two Worlds Our Soul Is Engulfed With Dreams, is a direct quote from Iconostasis, a book by Russian Orthodox theologian Pavel Florensky.

The artist, Miruna Dragan, responds to observed synchronicities towards subjective re-imaginings of archetypal myths and potent landscapes. Her work thematically reflects dispersion and transcendence. This artwork, like her others, offers itself as a tool for mystical experience while challenging assumptions about nature and culture.

About the Artist

Miruna Dragan, born in Bucharest, received an MFA in painting/printmaking from Rhode Island School of Design in 2001. She has been an Associate Professor at the Alberta University of the Arts since 2009. Dragan is a post-conceptual artist whose work investigates themes of locality and transcendence.

About IWD

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 around the globe. IWD has been celebrated globally since 1911 and is an important day that highlights the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

There are many great women storied and unsung that have greatly influenced Alberta’s art scene, helping to make it what it is today. We encourage you to celebrate women by taking part in an IWD event near you.