by Ilya Prusikin
I for Ilich
"UNIBEARS" is a collection
of paintings created during a time
of deep depression.

It’s depression, expressed in color. Painting became my therapy — a way to process pain and slowly find healing.
Each of us is an artist.
Each of us can save ourselves.
The key is not to give up.
darkness. This collection reflects my inner journey, shaped by world events, pop culture, and thoughts about life, death, and the human condition.

I never considered myself an artist. I had never painted before. But I chose to share this work with you — in the hope that it might help someone else,
or inspire new beginnings.

Because creativity knows no boundaries.
ver three years, art helped me climb out of that
you’re not. But remember: you are your own best support.

"UNIBEARS" is about self-discovery, acceptance, and learning to love yourself.
f you feel alone or misunderstood —
In this universe — as in ours — life exists side by side with death, and beauty always balances horror.
In this universe — as in ours — life exists side by side with death, and beauty always balances horror.
f you feel alone or misunderstood —
you’re not. But remember: you are your own best support.

"UNIBEARS" is about self-discovery, acceptance, and learning to love yourself.
ver three years, art helped me climb out of that
darkness. This collection reflects my inner journey, shaped by world events, pop culture, and thoughts about life, death, and the human condition.

I never considered myself an artist. I had never painted before. But I chose to share this work with you — in the hope that it might help someone else,
or inspire new beginnings.

Because creativity knows no boundaries.
Each of us is an artist.
Each of us can save ourselves.
The key is not to give up.
Each of us is an artist.
Each of us can save ourselves.
The key is not to give up.
darkness. This collection reflects my inner journey, shaped by world events, pop culture, and thoughts about life, death, and the human condition.

I never considered myself an artist. I had never painted before. But I chose to share this work with you — in the hope that it might help someone else,
or inspire new beginnings.

Because creativity knows no boundaries.
ver three years, art helped me climb out of that
you’re not. But remember: you are your own best support.

"UNIBEARS" is about self-discovery, acceptance, and learning to love yourself.
f you feel alone or misunderstood —
In this universe — as in ours — life exists side by side with death, and beauty always balances horror.
In this universe — as in ours — life exists side by side with death, and beauty always balances horror.
f you feel alone or misunderstood —
you’re not. But remember: you are your own best support.

"UNIBEARS" is about self-discovery, acceptance, and learning to love yourself.
ver three years, art helped me climb out of that
darkness. This collection reflects my inner journey, shaped by world events, pop culture, and thoughts about life, death, and the human condition.

I never considered myself an artist. I had never painted before. But I chose to share this work with you — in the hope that it might help someone else,
or inspire new beginnings.

Because creativity knows no boundaries.
Each of us is an artist.
Each of us can save ourselves.
The key is not to give up.
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