I’m a multimedia artist working with painting, photography, ceramics, and sculpture. Each medium draws me in differently, and I enjoy exploring their possibilities. As a scenic artist, I constantly experiment with new materials and techniques, often inspired by real-life events. My goal is not to give ready-made answers but to create space for viewers to think and interpret on their own. In both painting and photography, I focus on light, people, and stories—inviting each viewer to see something personal in the work.
Bio
I was born in Simferopol, Crimea, a peninsula in the Black Sea, where I studied at an art school and later completed a four-year program at an art college. After graduation, I worked for nearly 15 years at the Crimean Academic Russian Drama Theater as a set painter and graphic designer, while also teaching a computer graphics club for children at the Young Technicians’ Center.
In 2008, I moved to the United States to study at San Antonio College, where I earned a degree in Web and Interactive Design. During this time, I also pursued courses in ceramics, painting, darkroom photography, racquetball, swimming, yoga, and more. Altogether, I spent seven years at the college as an international student—an unforgettable, though expensive, experience. To support myself, I worked in different roles, including at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, which eventually led me to my next opportunity.
For the past decade, I have worked with SRO Associates, Inc., a company specializing in theatrical and themed environments. There, I create large-scale scenic painting, faux finishes, and sculptures from various materials for clients such as Dollywood, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, several zoos, as well as museums and exhibitions. This work allows me to merge fine art with craftsmanship, bringing imagination to life on a grand scale.
Alongside my professional career, I continue to develop my own artistic practice, working in painting, photography, ceramics, and sculpture. My art is inspired by real-life events and human stories, inviting viewers to reflect and find their own meaning rather than offering a single interpretation.
Resume
Education:
BA in Fine art, Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish, Simferopol
1988-1992
Associate of Applied Science, Web Design
San Antonio College
2008 – 2012
Employment:
“SRO” (San Antonio) October 2014 – present, scenic artist
“Webtegrity” web design company (San Antonio)
April 2012 – May 2014, part time
Job responsibilities: graphic design, web design, some video editing
“The Ranger” campus newspaper (San Antonio College)
2010 – 2016
Job responsibilities : Web Design, Illustration, animation
Skills:
Adobe CS: Acrobat, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Illustrator,
InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro
Apple: Final Cut Pro
Other skills: WordPress, Office, Corel Draw
Honors and Awards:
https://www.alexa-design.us/category/awards/
Onderdonk Purchase Award, San Antonio Art League and Museum 2019
Photographer Magazine Publication, 4 place
Arthur Neal Budge Memorial Ceramics Scholarship 2015
New Vistas in Media 2011: Best Web & Interactive Design Award,
Three nominations in Best Web & Interactive Design, One nomination in Best in Show
New Vistas in Media 2012: Best Web & Interactive Design Nominee
Texas Intercollegiate Press association: Honorable Mention in the category of
Newspaper Division 2: Illustration 2012
Texas Community College Journalism Association: Award for Journalism Excellence
Cartoon Division 1, 2012
SAC Writing Center: recognized for Excellence in Writing, 2012
San Antonio College Annual Juried Student Show –
2009: 2D Design
2010: Web design
2012: Design Communication
2014, 2015, 20016 – juried student show, Fine Art