Vasilii Obukhov

I believe art is what fills our lives with meaning. Humanity has achieved extraordinary technological progress over the last century, yet cultural progress has struggled to keep pace. Art holds our collective memory. It reminds us that immaterial things matter, and invites us to look beyond the surface of everyday life.

For me, the key to any healthy relationship between individuals, communities, or nations is communication. And art is how I choose to communicate. Through my work I share my feelings, my concerns, my passions, and the way I see the world. It's how I connect with people who find something in my images that speaks to them.

That connection goes both ways. When I watch a film, read a book, or stand in front of a painting and feel I truly understand its creator, that is one of life's great pleasures. I hope something here gives you that feeling too.