ON EARTH
"Choose your avatar for the next life"
Blending myth, technology, and fragile humanity, these paintings suggest that life is a kind of game, and each of us — a temporary player.
In one canvas, a queen steps out of the Game with fear in her eyes, as if she has seen what awaits us. In another, avatars wait silently on shelves — warriors, prophets, fools — waiting to be chosen. A futuristic face looks back at us, part-human, part-machine, asking quietly: Who will you become?
The series was created over several years, often feeling eerily prophetic. It touches on themes of identity, transformation, and choice. We may not control the world we’re born into, but maybe — just maybe — we can choose who we become next.
The series poses an open question: if we could start again, who would we dare to become? The viewer is encouraged not only to observe but to project themselves into these avatars — not as fantasy, but as a mirror of their own desires, fears, and aspirations.
"What was the Queen afraid of when she left the Game?"
Oil, canvas, 100x100 cm, 2019-22
Series "Choose your avatar for the next life"
Sometimes I feel like I'm predicting the future.
The Queen of England came to my canvas 5 years ago, when there was no epidemic and many wars in the world.
She came with her shoulders proudly squared, but as she left the game, she suddenly gave us a vulnerable and frightened look.
She definitely knew something about our future.
"In the avatar store"
Oil, canvas, 80x50 cm, 2022
Series "Choose your avatar for the next life"
Who would you like to be in your next life?
You can choose an avatar of any complexity - from a warrior and a clown
to a prophet or a movie star. Who do you dream to be?
"The man of the future"
Oil, canvas, 100x120 cm, 2019-22
Series "Choose your avatar for the next life"
This artwork poses poignant questions about identity and societal evolution.
This is an enigmatic portrait that captures the fusion of humanity and technology. Embedded neural circuits intertwine seamlessly with the organic, a testament to the imminent synthesis of human and machine.
This depiction prompts contemplation on the precipice of an era where AI integrates intimately with our essence and challenges us to ponder the ethical, existential, and transformative implications of this imminent fusion.
What is the direction in which such technological integration might steer our collective existence?
"New Nefertiti"
Oil, canvas, 120x100 cm, 2023.
Series "Choose your avatar for the next life"
The painting portrays a regal figure, adorned not in jewels but in the resilience of her spirit. Her gaze, a mix of wisdom and longing, reflects the weight of her legacy in a rapidly evolving world. Her elegance transcends eras, echoing the timeless quest for identity and purpose.
The question lingers: are such beauties truly happy?
To inhabit Nefertiti's role in today's realm—tempting, yet a daunting responsibility. To walk in her footsteps, to wield influence, to grapple with modern complexities—enticing yet challenging. Ultimately, honoring her essence while navigating the complexities of contemporary existence is a captivating and profound choice.
