My career as an artist began with street art at the age of 14. I would

run outside of my house into the streets at night, and paint graffiti on the walls of Kyiv (the capital of Ukraine). From time to time, I was caught by security and interrogated by the police (nothing serious) - but I didn't stop there. I didn't spoil public places and only painted abandoned buildings. Given I grew up in a strict household, my parents weren't enthralled with the prospect of me pursuing an art career. Subsequently, they sent me to a mathematical school. Despite the restrictive environment, I continued creating, graduating to other mediums of expression. Upon moving to the United States, I promised myself that I would express the beauty of my new place of residence through compositions in oil on canvas.

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Due to the current situation in my country, many of my relatives have become victims of war or refugees. The streets I previously knew, had been destroyed by the horrific terror tactics of this war. I realized that I could help. I decided to send a portion of the money that stems from the sales of my work to the Red Cross In Ukraine.