Self-portraits are an important part of my artistic practice. My journey in photography began with them: at first, they were a way to keep shooting when there was no one around who could pose for me, and over time self-portraiture turned into a full-fledged exploration of myself and my own life.

I’ve always considered self‑portraits to be my personal visual diary, which clearly shows how I’ve changed over time. But lately, I’ve been wondering: does a self‑portrait really reflect my current state that much?

Curiosity and interest in new images — images I’ve never been in and that I immerse myself in when taking a photo — that’s what’s important to me now. When I create a self‑portrait, I simultaneously observe myself and create a new image. Therefore, each self‑portrait becomes not so much an accurate recording of a state as an attempt to see oneself from the outside.