Winner of the LensCulture art photography awards 2023.
I’m a self-educated Ukrainian photographer. Born (1984) in a tiny village that is now probably non-existent in Turkmenistan. Raised near Ukrainian Carpathians. Rooted in Kyiv, Ukraine.
I began to photograph relatively late in life, when around 26-28 y. o. Apart from a few workshops, including the JH Engstrom workshop in Copenhagen, my education is not in any way connected to photography or arts.
My photographic practice mainly revolves around documenting Ukrainian youth. My focus is on different local communities such as queer and fashion scenes, rave and music culture and closed communities such as student dorms. Recently my focus also shifted to the themes of war in Ukraine.
At the moment there are three series in the works:
Broken Trees — which tells the story of people and places of Kyiv region after warfare. Yet untitled Ukrainian queer scene portrait series. And the recent series Epitome(working title) — my analogue attempt to compile all imagery that has been made starting from 10 years ago till now with the emphasis on recent events.
I’ve been published in New York Times, Suddeutche Zeitung, Butt Magazine, Vogue Ukraine among others.
Shortlisted for Palm Photo Prize 2022 with a portrait from yet untitled queer series.
I am currently receiving a grant from @eepberlin gallery to keep on working on the Broken Trees series further.
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