Creating liminal fairytales
Through my work, I explore the liminal spaces between the metaphysical and the material …. where reality and dreams blend and intertwine. Each one of my piece sis infused with mysticism, spirituality, and poetry, exploring the hidden depths of the human soul and its place within the cosmos.
My creations are intended to act as portals, inviting the viewer to explore the depths of their inner dreamscapes and uncover pathways between our world and the realms of fae & spirits.
The quiet things I craft invite you to step into the role of a wanderer, exploring tales of transformation, sacred myth, and the whispers of nature.
My photography is characterized by a subtle blur and a sense of motion, evoking otherworldliness and a spirit of play. Guided by dreams, visions, and the changing seasons, my color palettes—whether in painting or photography—range from stark black and white to soft pastels and vibrant, intense hues.
As a hybrid artist I use photography, painting and poetry to express and project my experience of reality onto the outside world, aiming to create
a sense of ancient memory.
Inspired by my slavic heritage, the fairytales I create have a haunted and melancholic atmosphere to them. Imbuing a sense of longing and nostalgia, nested inbetween wonder and magic. My style is deeply introspective and meditative, encouraging emotional engagement and intellectual reflection while being led by your own subconsciouss.
My sensibility as an artist is inspired by the art nouveau movement, fairytale illustrations from the early 1900s, and timeless stories like the Silmarillion by J.R.R Tolkien, Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin The Last Uunicorn movie, to mention just a few.
Main elements of my artwork:
- Dreamlike Atmosphere: Evoking a surreal, otherworldly quality, often blending light and shadow to create a sense of timelessness and mystery.
- Spiritual and Existential Themes: Exploring themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and the liminal spaces between reality and mythology, inviting deep reflection.
- Nature and Mythology: Elements of nature, folklore, and ancient myths are central to my work, infusing it with a sense of ancient memory, mysticism, and a strong connection to the earth.
- Emotional and Poetic Expression: My pieces are rich in emotional depth, using vivid imagery and introspective language to communicate longing, transformation, and introspection.
- Contrasting Visuals: The use of stark contrasts, especially between muted and vibrant colors, emphasizes the interplay of light and dark, enhancing the ethereal, fairytale-like quality of my art.
Through my artwork, I aim to bridge the known and unknown, sparking journeys of self-discovery and reflection.
Publications
visual art journal
Roots of the first
Lilith´s diaries
Firebird
Best Art Awards
Whispers of the fairy court
the literary times mag
Forgotten Lives
Seedlings Studio
Stormsend / Mirror, Mirror
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