Some artworks from UNDERWATER CASTLES SERIES: Coral Garden diptych, Lost Atlantis quadriptych, Underwater Kingdom diptych, White Corals triptych, mixed media on paper, the size of each artwork without mat and frame is 29.5 x 20.7cm | 11.4 x 7.9 in This series was inspired by the sea, its underwater inhabitants, and the hidden treasures resting beneath the surface. The idea came from a very personal experience. My daughter loves swimming with a mask and exploring whatever she

Lace feels like the memory of generations and the passing down of traditions. I think many of us remember our grandmother’s house with its delicate lace doilies carefully placed on tables and dressers. There was something incredibly warm and comforting about that atmosphere. Today, those details have mostly disappeared from modern interiors and are often seen as old-fashioned. But I found myself wondering: What if I could bring that feeling back in a contemporary way?

Butterflies are such amazing creatures. Just think about their incredible transformation from a caterpillar into a completely different being with wings! I’ve always found that little miracle fascinating. When I started working on this series, I wanted to look at butterflies from an artistic point of view. Their wing patterns are already unbelievably beautiful, but simply copying nature didn’t interest me. Instead, I began asking myself: What if I had the chance to create a

This may sound a little cliché, but I truly enjoy reflecting on humanity and our place in the universe. Why did God create us exactly the way we are and not differently? Why were we given free will and the ability to choose our own path? And the biggest question of all, the one I explore through this series, is this: What if one day humanity evolves into a civilization of conscious beings that has uncovered the secrets of the universe? What would we look like then?

When I think of the JUNGLE, the first thing that comes to mind is the incredible abundance of tropical plants, lush, vibrant, and full of life. It’s no coincidence that people living in colder climates often fill their homes with tropical greenery, creating their own little piece of paradise. While working on this botanical series, I found myself reflecting on the many different moods of nature and how closely our own emotions follow those rhythms.

Me with White Corals triptych, mixed media on paper, the size of each painting is 29.5 x 20.7cm | 11.4 x 7.9 in Inspired by the intricate forms of seashells and corals, White Corals explores the point where the microscopic and the monumental begin to merge. I imagined the surface of a shell or a coral enlarged to the scale of an entire planet, its delicate patterns becoming vast landscapes. Beyond that imagined surface unfolds a hidden underwater universe, filled with the ric

Me with Underwater Kingdom diptych, mixed media on paper, the size of each painting is 29.5 x 20.7cm | 11.4 x 7.9 in Underwater Kingdom is a diptych inspired by mysterious underwater grottoes, caves, and coral reefs. I imagined these natural rock formations as vast underwater palaces, creating a hidden kingdom that lives by its own laws and is inhabited by mythical figures such as mermaids and Poseidon. I used hand-crocheted cotton lace to recreate the intricate, organic stru

Me with Coral Gardens diptych, mixed media on paper, the size of each painting is 29.5 x 20.7cm | 11.4 x 7.9 in Coral Gardens is a diptych inspired by the intricate forms of white corals, reimagined in my own abstract visual language. I created the coral-like structures from hand-crocheted cotton lace, allowing them to take on unexpected forms that might also resemble delicate plants or the skeletal remains of fish. Let your imagination decide what you see. The process of cre

Me with my abstract coastal artwork set LOST ATLANTIS, mixed media on paper, the size of each artwork is 29.5 x 20.7cm | 11.4 x 7.9 in Lost Atlantis is an abstract quadriptych inspired by the beauty of the underwater world and the way marine life inhabits the remains of sunken ships, transforming them into an organic part of its environment. I imagined these forgotten vessels as entire underwater palaces, where nature creates a truly unique and otherworldly spectacle. The art

Calm. Tactile. Deeply rooted. These were the feelings that guided me while creating this triptych. I incorporated delicate denim and linen fabrics taken from high-fashion garments that had remained unworn for fifteen years, giving them a new life through art. The pearl-like and transparent buttons resemble tiny drops of morning dew resting on leaves.

Whenever I read news about another newly discovered planet that could possibly support life, my imagination immediately starts running wild. What might plants on distant worlds actually look like? My diptych «Alien Flora» is my own artistic reflection on that idea. Something unusual, mysterious, and completely unknown… how could it appear?

What are the tropics supposed to be like? Bright colors, lush greenery, blazing sun. But can tropical nature exist in a different state: delicate, quiet, slightly mysterious? I believe it can.

I’ve always loved crocheting. For me, it’s a calming, almost meditative process. Lace feels deeply familiar and comforting, like a connection between generations, or the feeling of visiting a beloved grandmother’s home. There’s something beautiful about bringing that warmth into contemporary art. Modern paintings… and suddenly, handmade cotton lace appears within them.

What color captures a foggy, enveloping atmosphere better than anything else? For me, it’s definitely grey. Grey is incredibly multifaceted. Working with it taught me a lot about its character and emotional effect. More than any other color, it knows how to adapt to human needs. It becomes an invisible, neutral foundation, a background that feels comfortable to exist within and even to think within.

This diptych, «Lace Dreamscape», feels especially meaningful to me because it was created entirely using shades of brown, without any contrasting or bold accent colors.

This triptych became my reflection on what tropical nature can feel like. The obvious answer would probably be: lush greenery, bright sunlight, bold contrasts, and vibrant colors. But what if the tropics are not always like that? What if it’s raining, wrapped in early morning fog, or covered by soft evening shadows? Then the atmosphere changes completely. The tropics become mysterious, quiet, almost impossible to fully grasp. Soft, calm, and comforting in their own way.

Working with blue and green hues always feels grounding and balanced. In this stage, I keep building the collage, painting over it intuitively and gently shaping the forms. Every element is handmade, from the very first layer to the final details, so each piece remains completely one of a kind.

I create butterflies that don’t exist in nature, it keeps the process exciting and lets me explore new creative challenges. I design each color palette and wing pattern myself, and every butterfly carries its own mood and feeling.

I named this piece «Lace Garden» because it was the very first artwork where I experimented with hand-crocheted cotton lace as an actual medium in my process. And honestly, first attempts are never simple 😄 My head was full of questions: Will this even work? What should I use to attach the lace? How do I stabilize it so it looks clean and organic within the composition?

I absolutely love fantasizing, especially about things we can’t fully know or explain. Sometimes I imagine what kinds of plants might exist on distant planets somewhere far beyond our galaxy. I’m sure their leaves would have unusual colors, mysterious patterns, and forms unlike anything we see on Earth.

Red has always felt like a very complex color to me, filled with explosive and unpredictable energy. It can represent opposite forces at once: the warmth of comforting fire or the intensity of a powerful explosion.

Sometimes it feels almost impossible to invent a botanical composition using three completely different backgrounds, each with its own mood and texture. But once I begin, intuition takes over and the process starts flowing naturally.

A small look behind the scenes of my botanical triptych «Venus Gardens». This piece became a special experiment for me because it was the first time I incorporated such a large amount of hand-crocheted lace into one artwork. The final composition grew into a collection of semi-abstract fantasy flowers, almost like plants that could bloom somewhere on an imaginary distant planet. The soft pastel palette brings a feeling of femininity, gentleness, and a touch of fairytale atmo

I wanted to share a small photo series where I appear together with my artworks. Most of the time, I photograph my paintings on their own, sometimes in the studio. But I started to feel that showing the artist alongside the work adds something more personal, it creates a closer, more emotional connection. Nature has always been a huge source of inspiration for me, so placing these pieces in a green, organic setting just felt right.