What did we inherit from our ancestors? What will we pass on to our descendants? Probably physical features like eye color and face shape. And maybe even character traits, such as sensitivity or a thirst for adventure. And also memories, photos and memorabilia. We are like a mixture of the genes of all our ancestors.
I used my images and archival family photos of my grandparents and mother. I supplemented the portraits with things that I got from them as an inheritance or a gift.
I was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. I received a master's degree in finance from the Kyiv National University of Economics. Always having an interest and passion for photography and visual arts, I studied at the Kyiv School of Photography and the Chekachkov Photo Academy. In my work, I explore non-obvious phenomena, connections and aesthetics. I admire the diversity of life, both in nature and in society.
Awards PX3, winner (Gold), Paris, 2023
BIFA, winner (Bronze), Budapest, 2023
TIFA, winner (Silver, Bronze, HM), 2023
IPA, honorable mention, IPA, Los Angeles, 2023
ND Awards, honorable mention, 2023
BBA one shot prize, nominee, Berlin, 2023
Creative Siena awards, finalist, 2023
Monochrome awards, honorable mention, 2023
IPE International photography exhibition, Bristol, short list, 2023
Lens culture emerging talent, Competition Gallery Editors’ Picks, 2023
International Photography Competition at The New York Center for Photographic Arts, juror selection, 2023
Exibitions:
BBA photo prize, Berlin, 23.11.23-03.12.23
Museum of Kyiv ‘Seeing dreams’ group exhibition, 24.01.24-18.02.24
