ARTIST STATEMENT

I am an artist, who navigates the depths of emotion and the complexities of human connection. My work is rooted in the belief that humanity is evolving into Homo Sensitive—a society that thrives on empathy, emotional intelligence, and the shared vibrations of our existence.

I explore the concept of hypersensitivity as both a personal experience and a cultural phenomenon. My art delves into two primary themes:

1. The Worman: Emotional Sensitivity

The first chapter of my artistic inquiry centers on the earthworm, a symbol of tenderness, resilience, and transformation. Earthworms, though fragile and vulnerable, enrich the soil and create the conditions for life to flourish. They embody the essence of sensitivity as strength, reflecting my commitment to art as an act of care and creation.

My research investigates alternative methods of communication, focusing on vibrations, touch, and contact improvisation as means to connect beyond verbal language. These embodied practices allow for a deeper understanding of human interaction, where emotions and sensations form the foundation of connection.

To articulate these ideas, I am developing my own vocabulary—new terms and concepts that capture the essence of hypersensitivity, emotional resonance, and the tactile dimensions of communication.

2. The Tumbleweed: Displacement and Rootlessness

The second theme of my work explores the absence of home. Due to the ongoing conflict in southern Ukraine, I am unable to return to my home, a displacement that has deeply influenced my artistic focus. This experience inspired me to adopt the tumbleweed as a symbol—an unrooted plant that drifts with the wind, reflecting both the fragility and resilience of life without a permanent home.

The tumbleweed (in Kazakh - "Qambaq") also connects to the histories of nomadic cultures, embodying adaptability and survival in constant motion. This theme reflects my current state: I do not have a permanent residence and find myself moving frequently, spending most of my time between Kazakhstan and Germany.

Through performance, installations, and other forms of visual non-visual representations of emotions, I seek to create spaces where vulnerability is celebrated and connections are nurtured. My art is an ongoing exploration of what it means to be human in a world that is increasingly fragmented yet bound by shared vibrations. My artistic practice is also supported by my writing, through which I explore and reflect the core ideas of my research.

My life’s mission is to describe the hyper-sensitive person of the new era, their values, and way of life, as well as to prepare the ground for a new cultural epoch through my artistic practice.