NEW YORK, NY.- The unique Russian art therapy technique Art-Levitation, developed by therapist-psychologist Irina Zhitariuk, is successfully expanding the geography of its influence. Over the five years of development, the project has developed into an international franchise network bringing together specialists in the CIS countries, Turkey, the European Union and the USA.

The Art Levitation technique is a revolutionary synthesis of gestural drawing on large sheets and body work. The Body-painting laboratory is a space for free creativity based on the author's art-therapeutic method of Body Coloring Therapy. Participants immerse themselves in a deep emotional state, expressing their feelings and inner demands through body movements on paper. Therapy helps to relax, remove muscle blocks and disable excessive control, which allows a person to reach subconscious levels of perception.

The sessions take place in conditions of complete trust. Participants can let go of social constraints and fully focus on their inner feelings. Specialists monitor the process without interfering, allowing the person to independently determine the time of completion of the work.

The history of the methodology began with personal experience of overcoming a serious illness. Since her youth, Irina Zhitariuk has been striving for a deep understanding of human emotions. The girl was born in a small northern town on the edge of the world — Magadan, but from the age of 19 she went to conquer different cities and countries. At the age of 20, Irina Zhitariuk faced acute leukemia and turned to creativity as a salvation. She wrote poetry, created jewelry, and sewed toys. After experiencing a turning point, she realized that art can be a path to a new life and recovery.



The first body-art session took place at home in 2020, but this experiment was the beginning of a large-scale project. In five years, Art-Levitation received a patent for the method, became a social business and developed an international franchise network. A professional development course has been launched for specialists. Today, the methodology is presented in five regions of the world, which confirms its versatility and effectiveness.

Within the framework of the project, there is a specialized laboratory where individual and group classes, romantic dates, photo shoots and family events are held. Therapy helps participants express their emotions, expand their inner boundaries, and harmonize their emotional state.

More than 1,500 people have already experienced the transformative power of the Art-Levitation method. International recognition and the opening of franchises in different countries demonstrate the growing interest in innovative approaches in art therapy. Art-Levitation continues to develop as a social business that combines commercial efficiency with social significance, helping people around the world find ways to self-discovery and personal growth through creativity.

David Levin