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Gray Area is a personal exploration of the dualities that shape the
human experience: the interplay between structure and freedom,
certainty and ambiguity, habit and spontaneity. Rather than
viewing these forces as opposing, I see them as complementary,
each defining and confirming the other’s existence. One cannot
exist without the other.
This exploration stems from my own cognitive dissonance regarding
my cultural identity as an American with Russian and Georgian
heritage (I am also a middle child). The way I was raised often leaves
me suspended in an “in-between” space, never fully belonging to
one side or the other. This sense of being “in between” has shaped
my understanding of certain dualities and driven me to investigate
the spaces where contradictions intersect, not only in relation to
identity, but also in our thoughts, behaviors, and perceptions.
Central to my exploration is an emphasis on process. By
being both intentional and intuitive about materiality and the
physicality of my work, I aim to mediate extremes.
Habits can feel monotonous, yet they provide stability.
Mistakes can seem like failures, yet they often lead to growth.
We seek structure for security, yet we crave freedom for self-
expression. Without darkness, light loses its meaning. Without
moments of chaos, order feels empty. I believe our personal
truths reside at these intersections.
Ultimately, my work invites viewers to reflect on their own
relationship with uncertainty. By embracing the tension between
opposites, we create space for deeper understanding, richer expe-
riences, and a more authentic sense of self.
Boston University College of Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts