Nature - trees, flowers and grass - not only energise me, but also inspire me to create works that I can imbue with special meaning, depending on the state of the object of my attention.
The picture "Life is short" has a special connotation in keeping with the phase of life. A flower that is already almost withered, past its bloom and beauty, is still attractive and beautiful. Impermanence and maturity can also have their own beauty
For me, this flower symbolises a being that has forgotten that life is almost over - yet it dances its last dance with abandon, without thinking of impermanence. And that is a truly beautiful thing.
The love of nature seems to be deep in my genes, possibly thanks to my birth in Siberia, a land of boundless beauty and diversity. My fascination with people led me to pursue a career as a professional portrait painter and photographer. Extensive classical art training at two.. Read more…