Artist's Statement

I believe that true art is conceived by deep struggles, internal conflicts and desires. Some of my paintings were imagined in times of desperation, others- came to me in dreams. Every time I take a brush into my hand, I have strong feelings, but often, I do not have a clear understanding of who the characters are going to be or what kind of scene will unravel. The background gets more and more elaborate and the outlines of creatures change positions and shapes as I go on… To me the anticipation of what comes out after the artwork is complete is almost as surprising, as to an onlooker. The intense visual stimulation of my art is in its shocking unfiltered honesty, brutal force or bright colors and its magical twist. And the winged creatures: the symbol of freedom and unleashed power.

My paintings mean to evoke deep emotions: stop your train of thought in its path to reminisce, your heartbeat skip in ache and your eyes tear in sorrow.  But there is also hope: for the light, for the flight, for true love without boundaries.