I started my career as a designer, but I quickly realized that this format limited my creativity. I need to work with my hands, experiment with materials and forms, and explore new approaches. This is how I truly felt free in art.

 

I am fascinated by ancient civilizations, especially the Trypillian culture. This unique Neolithic civilization, in my opinion, remains underappreciated globally, unlike ancient Greece or the Mayan and Aztec cultures in Mexico. Through my work, I strive to convey its spirit and beauty, showing how ancient traditions can inspire contemporary forms and materials.

 

My favorite materials are plaster and metal. I constantly experiment with them, searching for new textures and forms, combining the strength of the material with delicate shapes, and blending historical depth with contemporary aesthetics.

 

I draw inspiration from nature. Visiting places where the Trypillian civilization once thrived, I feel how geography, terrain, clay, and landscape shaped the lives and art of the people. Sometimes it seems that even now, on this very land, I feel the same forces and connection to nature that the Trypillian people once experienced. In my work, I aim to convey this bridge between the past and the present, showing how the spirit of the past is still felt today.