My interest in art history and regional schools began at an early age. My first international experience was in Munich, where my father was working on a plasma fusion project. Thanks to my mother’s dedication to providing the best education for me and my sister, even in a foreign country, I was introduced to the world of art at the age of eight through the collections at the Alte and Neue Pinakothek. Later, when we returned to St. Petersburg, I continued my study of medieval and Renaissance art at the State Hermitage Museum. Over time, as my understanding grew, I began to seek my own place in the art world, exploring the intricate connections between the past and the present.

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BIO

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Born in Saint Petersburg to a family of physicists and profoundly influenced by the city's rich cultural heritage, my artistic journey began at the age of 9 through an extracurricular program at the State Hermitage. Under the guidance of Dr. Ludmila Ivolgina, a renowned educator specializing in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, who led the Hermitage school for high school students for over 30 years, I developed a deep passion for art. Alongside this, I received a classical education at a gymnasium with a strong emphasis on ancient languages and the humanities.

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After completing this school program, I turned to painting and drawing, taking several preparatory courses during my high school years, ultimately opting for graphic design and earning my master's degree at Saint Petersburg State University of Design and Technology.

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Following my intention to further explore my artistic ambitions and ideas in my late twenties, I transitioned from graphic design to interior design and photography. This change allowed me to immerse myself in the world of spatial aesthetics, where light and texture became the primary vehicles for my creative expression.

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Over the years, I ventured into entrepreneurship, opening and managing music bars, followed by a restaurant dedicated to promoting the secular culture of the Middle East. These ventures served as dynamic canvases for my artistic vision during a time when I lacked the means to fully commit to painting.

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After several years of hard work and saving, I was able to move to Jerusalem, where I continued to refine my skills in painting and drawing at the Jerusalem Studio School, founded by Israel Hershberg, and later at the Hatahana School in Tel Aviv in the class of Adam Cohn.

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Four years later, I embarked on my first professional project in the South of France, The Shared Table. This project embodies the essence of communication through shared meals, a concept deeply tied to my personal history. As a child, the absence of a conventional family home following the premature loss of my parents shaped my understanding of connection and togetherness.

The latest major step in my artistic career has been my acceptance into the DNSEP program at ESA Dunkerque-Tourcoing, which I expect to complete in two years. This marks a continuation of my journey as an international painter, providing me with greater exposure to European art from the past and fostering my hopes for contributing to the art of the future.