The Creative Beast

This collection is the culmination of a year-long journey of inner healing, transformation, and growth. The journey began on May 8, 2021 with a scary incident, which catapulted me on a painful 12-month exploration of my psyche, sense of identity, and life goals. In July 2021, when I was on the edge of suicide, I met Olesya Yampolska - a Ukrainian psychotherapist, psychiatrist, and neuro-pathologist, who encouraged me to start drawing as a way to express and understand my feelings. As I started exploring the darkest corners of my soul through my art, I realized that I had buried my childhood dream to be an artist. As a result, I spent over a decade pursuing career paths and social engagem...View all