I always adore noticing the absurdity, surrealism in the everyday, as if reality lifts the edge of its curtain for me, and through this gap, I see the backstage of the scenery.
Recognizing the surreal edge in the everyday churn of events keeps me from sinking into melodrama over the losses and upheavals that my family, my homeland, and I are forced to endure.
Gradually, I started creating an absurd reality in my photographs: my attic turns into a fairy-tale world, my models stand on their heads in high heeled boots, and me myself turn into multifaced mythical figure in my self-portraits.
Equally, I always observe with admiration the unusual facets in people around me. The individuality of each person fascinates me. And it crushes me to see people with extraordinary appearances subjected to bullying, hatred, threats, and mockery. What I find most beautiful often causes their suffering.
Through my projects, I strive to reveal the beauty of diversity as I see it, in all its forms. It’s crucial for me to share this vision, to help others see it too.
