Vira Bonavia

02/11/2026

"Ukrainian Village Cottage", 2010

30cm x 20cm, Original Oil-Painting
Framed, Signed, Sold to Private Collection

There is a quiet beauty in the simplicity of a traditional village home. I wanted to capture the humble charm and peaceful character of rural Ukraine. There is something comforting about such a simple setting. Through this painting, I hope to preserve a small glimpse of that atmosphere: the quiet beauty of a Ukrainian village and the enduring character of its homes.

02/11/2026

01/11/2026

"Venetian Silence", 2018

60cm x 60cm, Original-Oil Painting
Framed, Signed

This artwork captures the charm of old Venetian streets, where reflections dance on the water and time slows down.

Hand-painted using professional oil paints on canvas, this piece brings a calm yet vibrant atmosphere to any interior.

31/10/2026

"Girna", 2016

80x70cm, Original Oil-Painting
Framed, Signed, Sold

A girna (plural giren) is a type of traditional corbelled hut found in rural areas in parts of Malta.

They are primarily used for storage or as temporary shelters. It is possible that in the past they were also used for human habitation. The design reflects local architectural adaptations to the environment, emphasizing durability and functionality.

30/10/2026

"Morning Tea", 2018
Repainted in 2026

50x60cm, Original Oil-Painting
Framed, Signed

A gentle moment of light and stillness. Soft morning light falls across a bouquet of flowers, gifted by her closest friend, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.

29/10/2026

"Niagra Falls", 2015

50cm cx 70cm, Original Oil-Painting
Framed, Signed, Sold

Few natural wonders possess the sheer power and majesty of Niagara Falls. I wanted to capture that sense of energy—the tremendous volume of water cascading over the falls and continuing its journey through the river below. I wanted to convey not just what Niagara Falls looks like, but what it feels like to stand before it.

28/10/2026

"Timeless Bloom", 2010

80cm x 80cm, Original Oil-Painting
Framed, Signed

This painting marks an important turning point in my artistic journey — the beginning of a deeply personal style. It was created through careful layering and continuous transformation, where each stage required intuitive decisions until the final composition revealed itself.

The process was not immediate; it was a dialogue between control and discovery. Every adjustment brought the work closer to balance, depth, and emotional harmony.

The roses carry a special significance. Their form is inspired by traditional Ukrainian painting techniques that I first learned at the age of ten. This early influence remains part of my artistic language, now reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.

In this piece, realism meets tradition — merging structured observation with memory and heritage. The result is a composition that feels both grounded and timeless, where each element contributes to a quiet but rich visual story.

27/10/2026

"St.Aloysius College, Malta", 2018

120cm x 90cm, Original oil-Painting
Framed, Signed, Donated to St.Aloysius College

This is a pained landscape of the St.Aloysius Secondary School courtyard, with its historic architecture, and peaceful surroundings. It is a reflection of the atmosphere of a place where generations of students have learned, formed friendships, shared experiences, and created memories, like my sons have. This was donated to them, as my sign of gratitute for what they have done for them.