Virva E. Auvinen Book order
Virva E. Auvinen draws inspiration for her work from both the past and the present. Her narratives and illustrations capture the essence of everyday life across centuries. Through her distinct artistic approach, she bridges historical study with contemporary observation, offering readers a unique perspective on the enduring human experience. Her background in art history and new media design informs her distinctive visual storytelling.
- 2019
- 2019
Isabella is pursued by both the Holy See and Eleonora di Toledo’s henchmen. Fleeing Rome, Isabella and Elvira stay in Bologna at the Foundling Hospital where Isabella uses her remedies to treat the women inmates. Will she succeed in escaping the clutches of her pursuers?“Lady Isabella’s Secrets” is a series of short stories about the life and adventures of Isabella Cortese, an alchemist living in the mid-16th century who authored a unique compendium of alchemy recipes. Continuing the narrative of “White as the Jasmine Flower” and “Ancient Cinnabar”, “Like Smoke in the Wind” is the third and last episode in the series.
- 2018
- 2016
Rome, second half of the 16th century. Alchemist Isabella Cortese has dedicated her life to finding remedies for people’s everyday problems. Will she be able to continue her work despite mounting pressure from the Church authorities?“Lady Isabella’s Secrets” is a series of stories, “White like a jasmine flower”, “Ancient Cinnabar” and “Like smoke in the wind” narrates the adventures of Lady Isabella Cortese, an alchemist living in the mid-16th Century who authored a unique compendium of alchemy recipes. the stories illustrates Italian renaissance life and especially those of women.