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Sketchbooks
2007-NOW Moscow, Cyprus
Sketchbooks are not just a collection of drawings but a true graphic diary that documents my artistic evolution, the development of my style, the emergence of symbolism, and the influence of various artistic directions. In them, I have made copies, developed sketches for major projects such as Fish, Alevtina and Tamara, and others. They contain the foundation for many of my paintings, graphic and digital works, dream records, concepts for gaming and artistic projects, visual research, and much more. This extensive archive holds immense value for me—not necessarily as a gallery or interior art object, but as a cultural and personal chronicle of my artistic journey.
In recent years, I have gradually moved away from this format as it required intense focus and took time away from larger, more conceptually rich works. Eventually, I transitioned to the Foam of Days project, which became the spiritual successor to my sketchbooks. Now, my sketchbooks serve a more utilitarian, experimental purpose—rough scribbles, quick sketches, minimal visual refinement. This shift has allowed me to focus on works designed for exhibition, with a clear conceptual message.
In recent years, I have gradually moved away from this format as it required intense focus and took time away from larger, more conceptually rich works. Eventually, I transitioned to the Foam of Days project, which became the spiritual successor to my sketchbooks. Now, my sketchbooks serve a more utilitarian, experimental purpose—rough scribbles, quick sketches, minimal visual refinement. This shift has allowed me to focus on works designed for exhibition, with a clear conceptual message.
Sketchbooktour #9
Sketchbooks is one of my longest-running, most extensive, and multilayered graphic projects, which I started in 2007 and continue to this day. Over the years, I have used sketchbooks of different formats, with various types of paper, colors, and textures, and last year, I even worked on 20-meter paper rolls. My collection currently includes more than 20 sketchbooks, possibly more—approximately one per year, sometimes even more frequently.
Nonetheless, sketchbooks remain an essential part of my practice and spark great interest among those who visit my studio. They are filled with countless ideas, visual studies, and personal notes. Perhaps not everyone will be able to go through them entirely, examining every detail and text, but they remain available for exploration, serving as a unique chronicle of my artistic path.
Nonetheless, sketchbooks remain an essential part of my practice and spark great interest among those who visit my studio. They are filled with countless ideas, visual studies, and personal notes. Perhaps not everyone will be able to go through them entirely, examining every detail and text, but they remain available for exploration, serving as a unique chronicle of my artistic path.
