Vasyl Lokatyr

It's not that I ever consciously decided to become an artist. I didn't sit over books studying different styles and techniques, I didn't try to imitate those who had previously left their imprint on the art world. Instead, I was born an artist. It was a part of me, just as the color of my eyes or the tone of my voice is a part of me. It was an inseparable part of my identity that manifested itself as soon as I was able to hold a pencil or a paintbrush.

My art is not about precision or perfection. It's not that I'm trying to achieve a particular ideal or follow rigid rules. Rather, it's about spontaneity, letting my thoughts and feelings flow freely and capturing them on canvas or paper as they arise. It's about being honest and authentic, even if that sometimes means being brutal and direct.

Sometimes the most expressive expression of art is silence. In our hectic world where we are constantly bombarded with information and noise, silence is something we often miss. Silence allows us to reflect, listen to our thoughts and feelings, and perceive the world around us with greater depth. So, while my art is often full of energy and dynamism, it is also full of silence - those moments when I stop and let the audience immerse themselves in their own thoughts and emotions.

My art reflects my being, my perception of the world, and my own unique experiences. It is an expression of my soul that is born spontaneously, sometimes brutally and sometimes in silence.