“They look through thermal scopes so we can look at the sun” , 2022
acrylic on paper, A4
The figures depicted observe the world through thermal scopes - devices meant for survival, vigilance, and the tense clarity of war. Their unseen presence becomes a shield that allows others the simple, peaceful act of looking toward the sun.
“Terricons at sunset”, 2022
acrylic on paper, 350 x 180 cm
“When I look at the mountains, I see the terricons”,
2022 - ongoing
acrylic on paper, A4
This series of nostalgic acrylic paintings reflects on the terricons — the man-made mountains that were the first “mountains” I ever saw as a child.
“Red sunset to windy weather”, 2024
acrylic on canvas, 75 x 75 cm
“Mythology of Donbas”,
2024 - ongoing
acrylic on canvas
By turning to symbolic and mythic interpretations of the history surrounding a region that has endured Russian aggression for the past decade, I romanticize my memories of my hometown and construct a utopia out of what is no longer physically accessible to me.
“Present/absent”, 2024
acrylic on paper, 21 x 30 cm
“Morandi through the prism of today”, 2022
digital painting
He painted works with bottles during the fascist regime. Now such bottles with Molotov cocktail are a symbol of resistance to racism.
“Two patriotic lizards”, 2024
acrylic on canvas, 90 x 70 cm
“Indian summer”, 2022
acrylic on paper, 42 x 30 cm