ANASTASIA PILEPCHUK

In this interview, we delve into the world of ANASTASIA PILEPCHUK, who share her inspirations and unique perspectives.

Anastasia Pilepchuk

1. Introduce Yourself to the Casawi Community: What drives you? What's your artistic vision, and what sets you apart from the crowd?

I'm curious, I love life and the world. I am grateful that I was lucky enough to be born and to experience this feeling of being alive. I am inspired by the myriad of possibilities and hypothetical paths that exist
My artistic vision is to explore the deep connection between a person's internal feelings and their external world, revealing hidden aspects of human nature. I aim to balance the light and dark experiences within each individual, celebrating the uniqueness of personal backgrounds. My work highlights how sensory perceptions and ancestral heritage shape one's identity and reality around.
My art is unique and not always understood by the viewer. Creating each object is a ritual for me. I try to change the viewer's perception and his attitude to the world through my art, to give him the opportunity to look at familiar things from a different angle.

2. City Inspirations: How has your city influenced your artistic path? Share how its streets, culture, and energy have molded your work.

I've been living in Berlin for years. A city with its own pros and cons. . Berlin has a complicated history, most of it was bombed during the second world war, so the architectural ensemble is pretty crazy - historical buildings share space with social housing and dilapidated industrial buildings.A lot of creative, talented and very different people live here, many of them are lost, I think they came here hoping to find themselves. Unfortunately, some of them fail in the drug and party madness, and those who survived the blow are reincarnated into unique brilliants. Berlin has a complicated history, most of it was bombed during the second world war, so the architecture is pretty crazy - historic buildings sharing space with social housing and dilapidated industrial buildings. I watch these metamorphoses with curiosity. Sometimes I love this city, sometimes I hate it, however, the city definitely has character and it's very inspiring.

3. Creative Process: What fuels your creativity? Whether it's a ritual, a muse, or a moment of clarity, we're keen to learn.

My creativity is fueled by a deep connection to my ancestral heritage and rich cultural traditions, as well as new experiences, people and the world. The process of creating each piece, it is a ritual in itself, it is a lot of hard work and including work on yourself. In most cases, the creative process is similar to the principle of intuitive writing - I start the process and the flow of creativity leads me in the right direction, step by step forming the final result.

4. City Lifestyle and Art: How the places you lived influenced your career and work?

I am sure that when you grow up in a certain place, the environment, traditions, history and language shape you to some extent. I was born in Yakutia and I have Buryat roots from my mother's side and spent much time in Buryatia. This region blends Orthodoxy, Buddhism, and shamanism, with rituals and esoteric practices integral to life. Shamanistic rituals involve various equipment, like masks, and vibrant costumes similar to Buddhism. Growing up, I was immersed in this rich cultural tapestry.
Also big part of my life I lived in Moscow. There I was often considered a little weird and It wasn't always easy for me to find common ground with people, because of my way of seeing things. But then when I found like-minded people, it became a great blessing for me. I think no artist can arise without obstacles and roughness so I am grateful for all the difficulties that I have encountered along the way

5. Latest or Upcoming Projects: Give us a glimpse into your current endeavors and what lies ahead on your creative journey.

I am currently participating in an exhibition with two other talented artists at the Galerie Wedding in Berlin. I'm also working on another project that I can't talk about yet, but you can follow the updates on my instagram.