Light and shadow, held in balance.

Each of the seven chakras is symbolized by a carefully selected yoga pose, representing a specific aspect of the human experience. From the grounding and security of the root chakra, to the spiritual enlightenment of the crown chakra - this series takes us on a journey through the different aspects of our energetic body.

Paintings and abstractions that move between shadow and clarity, treating surface as a record of inner states.

“This Is Not a Sign” series was born during the 2020 COVID quarantine; at a time when almost all public places around the world were closed, people were inside, and the only way to move about town was by car. Fascinated by night photography—specifically how light becomes the main subject — Oleg found himself at a stoplight one evening when he noticed the flickering sign of a liquor store. The light sparked an idea. A creative journey began. From then on he began driving around the city at night photographing the neon signs and logos of iconic places, as well as random signs that popped up along the way like beacons in the night. The light flickers were yearning for attention with no avail, no audience... until now. By capturing photographs of neon signs around the world Oleg hopes to preserve the memories of the iconic, and at times obscure, places while sharing the beauty and unique stories with those who have yet to see their wonder in real life.

A contemplative series in which the observer completes the artwork.