ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a Munich-based artist working with painting and textile.
My practice begins with close attention to small, often overlooked moments in the world around us. Since childhood, I have been drawn to subtle shifts in materials, light, and natural forms. In my work, I explore states of presence, such as stillness, pause, and quiet concentration.
The body of work engages directly with fabric, thread, and different surfaces. This process is slow and tactile, requiring sustained focus and physical involvement. Through it, I explore how memory and lived experience shape the human nature.
An important part of my work is historical research. I reflect on how past generations continue to shape the present. Coming from a post-Soviet background, where many personal histories were erased, I use my practice to reconnect with this past and to better understand what is carried forward. I believe that without awareness of where we come from, we often repeat the same patterns.
Embroidery connects my work to a long tradition of women sewing, repairing, and making by hand, passing down skills and ways of living across generations. Through this process I explore how small actions can change the relationship to the past and influence the life in the present.