I did a lot of sport in my childhood, but was always drawn to acting. That was my real passion and my only dream. My life was changed greatly with a passage to Moscow at the age of fourteen. From acting, I moved on to fashion, which has now led me to Lond
This project came side by side with a hard time in my family. My father is very ill. He dedicated his life to the development of education and science. In 2000 he was invited to the Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games as a representative of the Russian Government in the Olympic Committee. It was an honorable mission and one of the most memorable experiences of his life. He was touched by the Olympic and Paralympic Games through politics, I have been touched through art. My installation for this project was called “London Identity”. This idea came from my wish to show my own personal London - through handprints of the people who have touched my life here, and those who have made me love it so much. Handprints of individual identities, lives and dreams of each and every person who lives here creating London’s future.
Most of the handprints, used in the installation, were taken from young children who live in my estate. Communication with them became the most amazing part of the whole project. Their dreams and their excitement helped me remember what it was like to be a child. I will always remember and feel gratitude to those kids for reminding of pure faith in this huge and incredible world. It's great to have been a part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and its celebration of the human spirit.
