no rest at protest series is inspired by a process of detachment from the homeland. I left Ukraine two years ago now. And throughout this time I was observing the changes I was facing. These includes the personal attitude towards patriotism and the phenomenon of friendship in spite of distance. Immigration also influenced my overall view point on the choice of being an artist and staying true to your statement. I also explored the trance-continental dialog one faces through a change of geographical location and the access to the social media that keeps you up to date with the lives that used to surround oneself. Mixed fillings caused the dream-like mixture of memories combined with current political and cultural events that troubled the world in 2015-16.

‘Art Under Fire’ – original painting, acrylic on canvas

‘Found Near Heaven’ 96″x 49″ – original painting, acrylic on canvas

‘I Am The Leader’ 98″x46″ – original painting, acrylic on canvas

Why Do You Touch Me? – original painting, acrylic on canvas