In my art, I follow my gut instincts. I am extremely sensitive to the injustice and pain of others. My intent is to translate societal issues into steel rebar sculptures that tell a story. Each project gives me an opportunity to explore such issues as thirst for power and total control, suppression of basic human rights and freedoms, such as free speech, oppression and persecution, stagnation and change, conflict and reconciliation, tragedy, resistance, struggle, resilience, and triumph. What motivates me is the challenge of transforming the impressions and ideas that deeply touch me into steel sculptures. I opt at giving the viewer an unexpected new angle on the current situation, both local and global.

My practice is built around the belief that art can transform society from within and bring about a major shift in people’s consciousness. We know of many cases when a loner artist managed to courageously resist the oppressive state and outlive it. Art is more powerful than one might think, art can make a change.

Although my language consists of the symbols of pop culture, let it not mislead you: the naivete of the artist is his most powerful weapon. I change the context and completely alter the meaning of images I might occasionally refer to as tribute to other artists. I am inspired by the works of Jasper Johns, Neo-Dadaists and activist artists. The artist, whose insightful and uncompromising works I admire the most, is Ai Weiwei.

My steel sculptures are a special lens through which I look at the world. Steel rebar is a visible and tangible absence of freedom. I wish to redirect the viewer’s focus towards the cases of social and political injustice, and the disbalance of power. I want them to feel the way I feel and act upon it.