Self-Analysis
"Through these paintings, my subconscious speaks before I do."
Leap of Fate
This is the first artwork of my surreal journey. A story about the moment of choice, about the courage to leave the past behind and step into the unknown, driven by passion for life and inner strength. The knight leaves his old world, standing between fear and triumph — falling into the abyss or rising from it. The red spheres symbolize the fire within, the orangutans embody wisdom, the black panther reflects the hidden power we all carry inside.
The Ascent
The moment after the leap — the choice has been made, and the only way forward is upward. The cloaked figure walks with clarity now — not driven by fear or instinct, but by vision. The cheetah watches in stillness — no longer chasing, but waiting for the exact moment. The soap bubbles remind us of the fragility of each moment, the delicacy of life, and the many layers hidden in what we see.
The Encounter
There are moments in life when we come face to face with something unknown. You meet a warrior, standing still — ready to strike. Around him, dark spheres float — like fears, like doubts, like the unknown itself. But then you notice the black panther. It lies calmly and unafraid. And suddenly you understand: this is not an enemy. This is a mirror. The warrior, the darkness, even the fear — all of it is you.
Echoes of Silence
This painting is about the moment after — after pain, after chaos, after all the inner wars that you have passed. The figure in the red cloak stands still — not as a warrior anymore, but as a witness. Two borzoi dogs rest nearby: one calm, the other alert — symbols of presence and awareness. In the distance, the earth turns green again. The yellow spheres rise like quiet suns — symbols of warmth, renewal, and hope.
Yoomoota
"My role became the act of translating these imagined Yoomoota Universe of Taras Yoom into oil."
Game of Giants
This painting is about identity, memory, and the echoes of a past that still shapes us. Scattered across a red sandy plain lie the remains of giant armor — fragments of titans from a strange, long-finished game. The Knight and his Horse wander among these ruins, both assembled from pieces found on different planets. A quiet search for who they are and where they come from.
Shadow Curiosity
The painting illustrates the pursuit of hidden truths, embodied in the ambiguous fate of a spy. With red eyes, worn garments, and an artificial apple — a symbol of temptation and manipulation — he moves through the darker corners of the world with quiet authority. A reminder not to trust suspicious strangers, as well as to beware the shadow side of our own selves.
Pathway Curiosity
The painting examines the quiet mystery of the inner journey, portraying a character whose eternal mission is to gather meaningful artifacts and uncover the hidden logic of life. Adorned with symbols of secret knowledge and wearing a balloon-like helmet, this explorer moves through the world finely attuned to what others overlook. A metaphor for the search for meaning amid the ever-shifting contours of reality.
Studio Portraits
"In the studio, my characters stop being symbols — they become alive."
Panther on Gaudí's Chair
The black panther as avatar — embodying instinct, intuition, and quiet persistence. Placed on Gaudí's chair, it acknowledges the city that shaped my inspiration. Not about power, but about arrival.
The King is an Illusion
Nothing we fear or glorify is as solid as it seems. The throne dissolves, the chair is half-formed. Kings change. Power shifts. "Everything passes. This too shall pass."
Pop Renaissance
"When you look deeper, everything around becomes art."
