My journey in visual arts began with a shift—from studying International Law to pursuing graphic and spatial design at London’s Central Saint Martins. It was there that I fully embraced hands-on creativity, building a foundation that would shape everything that followed.
But my relationship with images started earlier. Drawn to visual storytelling, I studied photojournalism at Moscow State University (MGU), developing an eye for narrative and authenticity. This led me to Kommersant, one of Russia’s most influential newspapers, where I worked as a picture editor, curating visuals that brought stories to life.
The power of imagery soon took me to TASS, Russia’s premier news agency, where I built their Visual Media Department from the ground up. In that role, I redefined how news was presented—blending photography, design, and multimedia to meet the demands of the digital age.
Yet, over time, I found myself drawn back to tangible creation. Today, I channel this multidisciplinary experience into recycling design, transforming discarded materials into functional art. Since 2003, I’ve been crafting furniture, lighting, and objects that merge sustainability with deliberate aesthetics—each piece a quiet statement about form, purpose, and second chances.
My path has been anything but linear, but every step—from newsrooms to studios—has been guided by the same principle: curiosity thrives when it refuses to be confined.