| I am an Architectural Designer and visual artist originally from Vladivostok, Russia, now an Australian citizen living and working in Australia. My creative practice is shaped by my experience as an immigrant. Someone who belongs to more than one place and is constantly navigating what “home” truly means. Trained in fine art at Prokofiev’s School of Art in Russia, and holding a Master’s degree in Architecture from Queensland University of Technology, I draw on both disciplines in my work, blurring the line between structure and emotion, memory and material.
Australia’s rich cultural diversity has allowed me to reflect deeply on my own identity and history. In this multicultural context, I’ve found space to honour the nostalgia I feel for the place I came from, while also exploring the complex process of building a sense of belonging in a new land. My work often revisits the landscapes and architecture of my past—brutalist buildings, weathered facades, and forgotten corners of urban life. These are not just depictions of places, but emotional explorations of memory, loss, and resilience.
At the same time, I am conscious of the way personal memories become entangled with politics, media, and public perception—especially in times of global tension. As someone who grew up in post-Soviet Russia, I’ve seen how the places and stories of my childhood can take on different meanings when filtered through current events. My art aims to hold space for these complexities, offering a more intimate, human perspective.
Through watercolour, oil, and mixed media, I explore the fragile beauty of built environments and the emotional landscapes they represent. My work is rooted in the belief that “home” is not only a physical place, but a shifting feeling shaped by time, memory, and the communities we form along the way. |
