Artist’s Manifesto

For me, art is not only about beauty in its purest form, but about the dialogue between reality and imagination. Aesthetics, in my view, is not just ideal lines and graceful forms; it is a hidden meaning, a mystery, a subtle dissonance that makes one pause and reflect. I seek a balance between the alluring exterior and the deep, underlying content, which can sometimes be unsettling, symbolic, and paradoxical. It may be the warmth of the colors contrasting with a cold, indifferent gaze; or a woman’s image, filled with tenderness, yet carrying an underlying hint of something hidden, like a wreath of peonies and a necklace of scarlet beads, reminiscent of drops of blood.

I do not limit myself to one direction, because freedom of self-expression is more important to me than strict stylistic boundaries. I create conceptual works full of symbolism, but just as eagerly, I paint realistic landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. The world is too multifaceted to choose only one of its facets. Horses hold a special place in my art — their images are not only aesthetically pleasing but also filled with inner strength, motion, and the spirit of freedom.

For me, realism is not just a genre, but a way to expand the boundaries of imagination. By creating highly detailed works, I fill my inner library of images, which later come to life in conceptual pieces. This way, reality becomes the foundation for surrealism, and the external world serves as the material for internal meanings.

When I draw, I literally fall in love with the object I am creating. In that moment, a special energy is born — a sense of magic that I want to capture and convey through my art. It is like a rainbow — a fleeting miracle that brings a smile, amazement, and awakens something deep inside.

I believe that every person, every being, and every object carries this energy — uniqueness, irreproducibility, and inner light. Art is my way of making this invisible magic visible, so that the viewer can not only see it but feel it.

Materials, for me, are not just tools but an integral part of the idea. I create realistic works with watercolor and pastel because they allow me to convey liveliness, softness, and the play of light. These techniques help to capture the moment, the mood, the breath of reality.

For my conceptual pieces, I use colored pencils or mixed media. They provide a chance to add graphic elements, stylization, and deep detailing — creating a clear structure where every line carries meaning. In this way, my works balance between liveliness and graphic clarity, between emotion and precision of form.

For me, creativity is not just an activity, but a way of life. It is my internal dialogue, the space where I remain true to myself. Art permeates every area of my life, shaping my perception of the world, my thoughts, my reality. It is not a choice; it is an inner need, as natural as breathing. I cannot imagine myself outside this process. Art is what I want to do forever.