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The article We present. SERGHEI STEPANOV This contemporary artist creates thought-provoking pieces, exploring the chaos found in nature, with a touch of surrealism. Serghei Stepanov's journey into the world of art was shaped by a natural inclination and a rich variety of influences. "I had many beautiful people around me who inspired me and opened my eyes to seeing things differently," he reflects. "My father, being a photo-correspondent for various arts, sports and culture magazines, was always taking me with him to art gallery openings, cultural events and sports competitions around Chisinau, Moldova. Like many children of the early eighties, Serghei spent his days engrossed in outdoor play. "By observing and imitating our neighbour, who was a university art teacher, I gained traction in working on my drawings and gouache painting," he recalls. "I was thinking about the nature surrounding me, observing details with my own eyes and then drawing on paper." Influenced by illustrations in science manuals and his knack for DIY toys, Serghei honed his skills by sketching his ideas before bringing them to life by building them. After years of varied experiences, Serghei reignited his passion for art in 2020, following a period of redundancy during the pandemic. "I decided to go ahead and follow my dream to become a full-time artist," he shares. "I think it comes naturally if you work hard and do not give up". Serghei's creative process is intuitive, starting as a tabula rasa (Latin for 'clean slate.') "It will take time until it makes sense, but eventually, my ideas will surface 'victoriously' on my medium," he smiles. 'Frustration, disappointment and anger are all there, covered at the end of the process in an aesthetic sense Influenced by various forms and shapes, Serghei finds inspiration in the chaos of nature. "Constructivism and deconstructivism with a hint of surrealism are my favourite ways of building a painting or drawing,' he shares. "I can stare into the horizon and find in it an element that is unique, as if it has absolutely no reason to be there." His subjects often focus on memory, encompassing both dreams and reality.