Born in Sewastopol (Crimea), I was surrounded by the natural variety of the coastal Black Sea views with rocky beaches and picturesque mountain ranges. And it was here that I developed my fascination with the geological diversity of natural materials.
Having walked the artist path through the study of art history, drawing and painting in St.Petersburg and Hamburg, I discovered clay as a material, which became the starting point for my work these last six years.
My studio practice focuses on the profound research of natural materials. I consider clay not just as functional material for creating objects, but as a holistic subject with its own physicality and vocabulary. During on-going natural sourcing I found a way to physically incorporate the landscape into my work. Experimenting with clay and natural materials is a constant dialog with my surroundings and my desire to merge them with the environment. I have found inspiration in traditional female pottery, and because of this, most of my works have simple silhouettes with textured surfaces that emphasise qualities of the materials I use, reflecting the process of creation.
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