About Me

My deep appreciation for flowers began with the blue cornflowers that grew wild in the golden wheat fields of my grandmother's farm in rural Ukraine. As an introverted child with an active imagination, I spent hours observing and interacting with the flora and fauna around me. These experiences profoundly shaped my perception of beauty and defined my relationship with nature.

After years of working in the commercial floral industry, I felt disheartened by its relentless pace and emphasis on quantity over quality. Sadly, I witnessed enormous waste, unsustainable practices, unhealthy working conditions, and flowers turning into mere commodities.

Ordinary Matter is my vision to approach flowers and other botanical materials as an artistic medium, with the honor and humility they deserve. The name 'Ordinary Matter' embodies my fascination with the interconnectedness of all living beings, cycling through the stages of birth, growth, aging, decay, and transformation. By closely observing these stages in plants and seasons, I am continually struck by their profound beauty and harmony, which I strive to capture and convey through my floristry.