This collection has been created to remind us of our infinite power to transform. Most of my works are connected between each other, continuously telling a story about a journey of someone who is striving to unlearn and thrive. Just as everything around us changing, moving, taking new shape, so as our majestic mind - if given right care - can take us on an adventure, showing us that limits can be removed. Each artwork of this collection is a stage of our journey. We start from shedding the old beliefs, embracing some uncomfortable or inconvenient aspects, letting old thoughts die, creating space for new seeds. Life Death Life cycles happen every moment, leading us to evolution and reminding us that some things are beyond our control. That takes us to Guardian role, that someone/something who is always leading the way, either in physical form or as an inner voice. When one is on the journey, there is always a protection spirit, keeping the path sacred. Initiation pieces have been inspired by a friend of mine, who lost her house to a fire. She asked me to paint Phoenix fire birds on her remaining wall to remind her that she will always have a power to Rise no matter the circumstances. This lead me thinking that community plays strong role in our spiritual journey as rising together creates a momentum that can be unstoppable. By facing each other in difficult moment we are building each other up and transforming the space together The creative process behind works is layered. First, physical sketches are being drawn and painted with watercolor. Then scanned and worked on digitally to create layers of light to be printed on gold metal. The choice of material is making the shine go through some layers allowing light to make the magic, changing the artwork throughout the day. Final artwork, when printed on brass metal, is hand embellished making it unique.
