Irina Tikhomirova

Painter. Born in the family of Alexei Tikhomirov in Pargolovo near Leningrad (1956). Graduated from the Leningrad School of Commerce and worked as a decorator. Took up painting under the guidance of Valery Klever (1977). Member of the Group of Eight (1977–78) and the Fellowship of Experimental Fine Art (1983).