Born in 1984 in Tallinn, Estonia (then USSR), I moved to Tucson, Arizona in 2004, where I live and work today.

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I’m a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in oils. Creating is my way of unmasking — and an invitation for the viewer to do the same. I believe each subject reveals how it wants to be depicted, which leads me to move fluidly between painting, drawing, fiber, encaustic, mixed media, and ceramics.

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My figurative work explores vulnerability, strength, sexuality, fear, power, vice, and humor — the shared threads of human experience. Landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors allow me to slow down and find beauty in the everyday, even the overlooked. In my "Tactile Memories" series, I work with thread, wax, embroidery, and found natural materials, reflecting memory and time.

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I exhibit locally and nationally, and my work is held in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.

 

Besides my artistic practice, I am also the founder and director of Untitled Gallery in Tucson, where I curate invitational and group exhibitions, supporting local artists. In addition to my studio practice, I teach classes and host life drawing sessions.

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At the heart of my work is a desire to encourage authenticity and create meaningful connection.