Slava Iemelianenko

Many thousands of years may pass, and humanity may reach unprecedented scientific heights, but wars will not cease. Why? Perhaps because pure good cannot exist without evil, life without death, Cain without Abel, an angel without a demon. Regardless of cultural, psychological, or social context, this interplay of black and white within the human being creates certain historical patterns that keep repeating. So, does the human being and their consciousness change over time? No. The Achaeans and the Trojans still exist today — we can recognize them within ourselves.

Ukrainian sculptor born in Crimea in 1971. A graduate of the Kharkiv Academy of Design and Arts, he works in bronze, sand, and ice. His sculptures are featured in galleries and collections worldwide. A regular participant in international exhibitions and festivals, his work explores form, memory, and the duality of human nature.