I'm a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer with a passion for fashion illustration, face painting, and creative branding. I founded COSMOFX, a face painting brand, and have exhibited work with private collectors and galleries across Switzerland, the UK, and beyond. I value collaboration and storytelling through image and texture, and I enjoy leading workshops, directing art projects, and developing fashion and body-art lines that blend concept and craft.…

Irina Elkina

I'm a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer with a passion for fashion illustration, face painting, and creative branding. I founded COSMOFX, a face painting brand, and have exhibited work with private collectors and galleries across Switzerland, the UK, and beyond. I value collaboration and storytelling through image and texture, and I enjoy leading workshops, directing art projects, and developing fashion and body-art lines that blend concept and craft.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer with a passion for fashion illustration, face painting, and creative branding. I founded COSMOFX, a face painting brand, and have exhibited work with private collectors and galleries across Switzerland, the UK, and beyond.

I value collaboration and storytelling through image and texture, and I enjoy leading workshops, directing art projects, and developing fashion and body-art lines that blend concept and craft.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Chef d’entreprise at Culture Peinture, Geneva
January 1, 2010 - Present
Leading operations at Culture Peinture in Geneva. Organizing and participating in exhibitions and collaborating with artists, focusing on visual arts and fashion elements.
Fashion Designer at Russian Industrial Factory JUNIOR STYLE
January 1, 2005 - August 26, 2025
Developed exclusive winter sports and casual lines, launched in all regional stores with seasonal sales increase of 5%. Created exclusive womenswear collections presented at Podium Expo Russian Couturier.
Montessori Teacher at West Hampstead Montessori School, London, UK
January 1, 2006 - August 26, 2025
Provided Montessori teaching services focusing on early childhood education.
Founder and Creator at COSMOFX (Face Painting Brand)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Founded COSMOFX, a face painting brand; artwork and body artistry; organized exhibitions and collaborations with galleries and private collectors.
Montessori Teacher at Montessori Thailand
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Montessori teacher; Phuket, Thailand
Montessori Teacher at West Hampstead Montessori School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Montessori teacher; London, UK
Fashion Designer
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Fashion designer; developed exclusive winter sports and casual line launched in regional stores; increased seasonal sales by 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree at Lobnya College of Construction Industry and Business
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Master degree, Honours with Distinction in Fashion Design at MGU Design & Technology
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Maria Montessori Institute at London, UK
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Master's degree in Fashion Design (Honours with Distinction) at MGU Design & Technology
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Montessori Diploma/Certificate at Maria Montessori Institute, London, UK
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Art studies at Florence Art Academy
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Qualifications

Master's degree, Honours with Distinction in Fashion Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Montessori Diploma/Certificate
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other

Skills

Experience Level