From a young age, I have been an observer of nature. After completing my art education, I worked as a florist for 15 years, researching the natural forms of plants. My vision was influenced by the work of florist Daniel Ost, photographs of plants made by Karl Blossfeldt, and mathematical logic in nature and harmony in the world of plants. Every day I struggled with the inevitable fading of floral arrangements. So I realized that I wanted to create sculptures from materials that are stronger and more durable. The search led me to develop botanical bas-reliefs.

During this period, I was influenced by the work of Rachel Daine. For eight years, I have been creating plaster paintings with volumetric plant prints. During this period of creativity, the knowledge of the art (reverse) technology obtained at the art school and the experience of a florist came in handy. All my skills were combined in one kind of creativity. This hobby grew into work. This is how I created a series of online workshops on the production of botanical bas-reliefs from plaster. My online school has about 5000 students in 2020.

In 2014, after emigrating to the United States, I had the opportunity to equip a ceramic workshop in my home. I started studying ceramic, taking lessons from various ceramic masters. Now my mentor and teacher is Irina Razumovskaya (London). Irina introduced me to the world of contemporary art and sculpture. This experience inspired me to experiment with new clay.

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