Ina Qirushi is a costume designer and visual artist based in Maine, working across theater, painting, and illustration. Her creative practice is rooted in storytelling, whether through fabric and form on the stage, or line and color on the canvas.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Costume and Set Design, following earlier formal training in fine art at a professional art school. This combined foundation in design and classical visual arts informs her interdisciplinary practice, bringing together technical precision and intuitive expression.

As a designer, Ina is fascinated by the relationship between the human body and its environment. Through costumes, makeup, masks, and accessories, she creates visual narratives that help bring characters to life. Her designs are expressive, intentional, and deeply connected to the emotional core of each project.

Ina’s painting practice is more introspective, a space where internal landscapes take shape. Her abstract, non-representational works are influenced by nature, memory, and emotion. Gestural marks and organic forms hint at something familiar, yet remain open to interpretation. Each piece reflects a balance of control and spontaneity, often evolving over time as she steps away and returns with fresh perspective.

Working one painting at a time, Ina surrounds herself with her work-in-progress and past pieces, allowing each to inform the other. This rhythm helps her remain grounded in the moment while staying connected to a broader creative journey.

At the heart of her work, on stage or in the studio, is a fascination with imperfection, transformation, and the beauty of the unconventional. Ina sees art as a form of reflection: of herself, the world around her, and the unseen threads that connect the two.