""The one who Mastered His Fears 50×70 oil S.Szmelkowski" Painting

I was born in Turkmenistan, later lived in Russia, and now reside in Poland — surrounded by forests and silence. My journey into art began not in schools or studios, but in dreams — vivid, symbolic, and often prophetic. I see my paintings as messages from the unconscious, shaped by emotion, inner vision, and mystical experience. Each of my works reflects an inner state — sometimes love, sometimes longing, sometimes a silent, wordless knowing. I do not paint on commission; I only create what truly moves me. My style blends mysticism, symbolism, and raw emotion, often inspired by ancient archetypes and spiritual encounters. For me, art is the alchemy of oil paint and canvas — a way to unite the invisible with the visible, to give form to something sacred and deeply personal. My paintings are not about beauty — they are symbolism and emotions sealed onto canvas with paint.