I was born in the capital city of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, grew up in Russian family, and moved to New York when I was a teenager. I find it funny that I never know how to answer a simple “where are you from?” question. I consider myself an exotic, open minded creative who looks at the world from different cultural perspectives. 

I draw inspiration from performing arts and literature. Majestic movements and elegant aesthetics in Ballet is what brings me emotional satisfaction. Whereas literature is teaching me storytelling, which is the backbone of the design process.