An Inspired Chat with Irina Gorbman of Neighborhood

Written By Irina Gorbman

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Irina Gorbman. Check out our conversation below.

Irina, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
My mornings are very intentional. I begin each day with a short meditation to center my mind, followed by stretching to energize my body. While getting ready, I listen to Bloomberg Surveillance—not just for the news, but to tune into global currents and stay mentally sharp. A quick shower, and then I transition into work with a clear head and strong focus. That early structure sets the tone for how I create, think, and show up throughout the day.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I didn’t start as an artist. I started as an engineer. My life was all about precision and control — until everything changed. After a postpartum mini-stroke, I found myself searching for a way to heal, not just my body but my spirit. That search led me to color. It began as a personal meditation, a way to make sense of overwhelming noise. Then something extraordinary happened: the more I painted, the more alive I felt. My studio became a sanctuary. My canvases, batteries of energy.

Today, I create what I call Art That Heals™ — abstract, metaphysical oil paintings that are more than decoration. They’re emotional technology. In a world saturated with screens, data, and endless notifications, our nervous systems are starving for real color — the kind that grounds us, resets us, and nourishes our chakras. My work channels pure color frequencies to restore balance, elevate spaces, and offer people a moment of quiet power.

My brand, Irina Gorbman Fine Art, bridges ancient wisdom with modern design. I bring meditative high vibes onto the canvas, then translate those energetic works into art-inspired designs — wearable art, wallpapers, and interior installations that carry that same vibrational frequency into everyday life. This isn’t soft, background art. It’s alive. And in a tech-driven, information-overloaded world, we need this color boost more than ever.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
It happened in the most unexpected way. A friend’s friend — someone deeply rooted in Ayurveda — looked at the shape of my hands and said, ‘You were meant to be an artist.’ I almost laughed. At that moment in my life, art was nowhere on the agenda. I was focused on staying employed, running a side business, and holding everything together for my family. Creativity felt like a luxury I couldn’t afford.

But his words stayed with me. They planted a seed I didn’t even realize I was watering. Deep down, I already knew I had a natural sense of harmony and color composition — an intuitive ability to bring balance and beauty together. Years later, when life cracked open and I turned to painting as a way to heal, I remembered that moment. It was the first time someone saw the artist in me — long before I had the courage to see it in myself.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Don’t hesitate, you are protected.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies the art world tells itself is that value comes only from galleries, institutions, or market validation. That’s outdated. Art isn’t just something to hang on a wall — it’s a living force that can transform spaces, shift energy, and change how people feel.

Another lie is that art focused on healing, spirituality, or wellness is somehow ‘less serious.’ I reject that completely. This mindset is a relic of old gatekeeping structures. In reality, we’re living in a world that is overwhelmed, overstimulated, and disconnected from itself. Art that nourishes the nervous system isn’t decorative — it’s essential.

The future of art isn’t about exclusivity. It’s about resonance, energy, and connection.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
What I understand deeply — and what many people overlook — is that color isn’t just visual. It’s vibrational. When I paint, I’m not simply composing shapes and hues; I’m channeling energy. Each piece becomes a frequency field, a kind of ‘battery’ that can calm, recharge, or elevate whoever enters the space.

Most people look at art. I feel it. I sense how it changes the atmosphere, how it nourishes the nervous system, how it speaks to our subconscious without words. In a world drowning in information, this kind of energetic clarity is rare — but it’s exactly what people crave without realizing it.

My work is rooted in that invisible dialogue: between the painting, the person, and the space itself.

Contact Info:

Irina Gorbman

https://igorbman.com
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