Journey of a Lifelong Learner
Hyperrealistic dark pop art 2010 - 2018
Begging Queen
A key early work by ASPENCROW and his first experiment in hyperrealism and street art, referencing the artist’s teenage punk experience. The sculpture was temporarily installed in various parts of Birmingham, drawing attention to the 2008 financial crisis. Fundraising and engagement with the homeless became part of another research project by ASPENCROW as part of his university work, aimed at exploring social vulnerability.
The sculpture was also featured in a performance broadcast on the BBC, during which Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols symbolically stole the collected donations.
The artwork is currently held in a private collection.
Andy Walking, Andy Tired, Andy Take a Little Snooze
The artist’s first touch on the aesthetics of Pop Art. This is a tribute work dedicated to Andy Warhol — a figure standing at the origins of the movement that deeply influenced the artist himself. The title of the sculpture is a quote from a David Bowie song. Andy seems to have "taken a short snooze," but he is still with us — his ideas, energy, and visual language continue to live on in contemporary culture. The pose of the sculpture is recreated from a rare archival photograph of Warhol, adding documentary depth to the work. Through the aesthetic prism of Pop Art and the punk movement (in the spirit of "Punks not dead"), the statement is born: Pop Art is not dead. The artwork is currently held in a private collection.
Diamond Dog
A full-scale hybrid figure combining a lying dog and David Bowie. The image is taken from the 1974 album Diamond Dogs.
ICON
A work in the style of hyperrealistic dark pop art, created in response to the tragic death of the singer, which the sculptor learned about from the morning news. At that time, Amy remained extremely popular in the UK, and shortly before her death had performed at the Custard Factory in Birmingham — the place where Edgar’s creative studio was located. This work is a personal and artistic gesture of remembrance, capturing the singer in a moment of eternal presence. The artwork is currently held in a private collection.
Death’s-Head Hawkmoth Seattle
The sculpture depicts Kurt Cobain at an age he never reached — marked by traces of time and exhaustion. The work is created in the image of the Death’s-Head Hawkmoth, known for the skull-like pattern on its back — a symbol of anxiety and death. The piece balances on the edge between fetish and relic, offering no comfort to the viewer. A capsule of pain and a performance of loss.
The title includes the word "Seattle" — the city where Cobain gained fame and which became a symbol of grunge culture. The project became a personal statement by the artist, a fan of Nirvana, who deeply related to the musician’s depressive state. He began working on the sculpture after passing the age of 27 — the age at which Cobain’s life tragically ended. The artwork is currently held in a private collection.
Hyperrealistic pop art 2017 - 2019
MILF
The sculpture is a bust of Kate Moss — the supermodel whose appearance became a symbol of an era. The figure is intentionally fragmented, referencing both ancient statues in a ruined state and the contemporary critical view on the representation of the female body in mass media. It is a stark commentary on how the female figure is often turned into a commodity. The title of the sculpture, as a crude label, is meant to evoke discomfort — creating an internal conflict between aesthetic perception and ethical reflection. The work was exhibited at Opera Gallery London and currently held in a private collection.
RIRI
A bold interpretation of the image of the singer Rihanna, painted in the style of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Participated in Art Miami 2020. The artworks are currently held in private collections.
ATLAS
The work was created under the impression of the fighter’s life path, in which the artist saw a parallel to his own life. One of the three pieces is held by Conor McGregor.
Olympe
A synthesis of three female figures: mythological, historical, and contemporary — combining Medusa the Gorgon, Olympe de Gouges, and Cara Delevingne. A monument to all women who have changed the course of the conversation on equality. The first cultural layer of the work refers to Medusa the Gorgon — long interpreted as an image of the “threatening woman,” but in recent decades reimagined in feminist discourse as a symbol of violence, exile, and the demonization of female power.
The second — to Olympe de Gouges, an 18th-century French writer and political activist, author of the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen, who was executed by guillotine during the Revolution for her radical position. The contemporary element of the triptych is Cara Delevingne — a symbol of active resistance, freedom of expression, and redefinition of femininity in media and society. The sculpture took part in the filming of The New Toy (Le Nouveau Jouet, 2022), directed by James Huth and starring Jamel Debbouze. The artworks are currently held in private collections.
Social contemporary 2010 - 2022
Mizaru
The artist’s inaugural sculpture created during their first year of study in England.
This sculpture draws upon the iconic symbolism of the three wise monkeys, embodying the deliberate refusal to see, hear, or speak evil. It opens a dialogue about what it means to preserve cultural traditions in a globalized world, challenging viewers to consider how we can honor the past while thoughtfully embracing future without causing it harm.
US Candy
The sculpture was created during the artist’s time in the United States, when information about digital surveillance, the loss of privacy, and the first signs of techno-fascism came to light.
Also, the artist highlights the gap between the polished democratic rhetoric and the harsh realities that follow military campaigns.
In Case of Injustice
One of the meanings of this work is a restrained object where the sterile whiteness of the bottle symbolizes an illusion of neutrality and suppressed protest. Encased in a red frame - the color of anger - it becomes a sign of mounting tension and inevitable conflict. The artist explores the boundary between passivity and active resistance, inviting the viewer to reflect on the cost of silence.
Liberty
The artist’s left hand. A primitive protest of the general masses against political events, met with a physical response from the state, which turned into an attempt at re-education.
Feed Me
A harsh challenge to modern society, demanding reflection and responsibility regarding the exploitation of child labor.
Censored
The artist’s right hand. A primitive protest of the general masses against political events, met with a physical response from the state, which turned into an attempt at re-education.
Polar Kid
In this sculpture, the anthropomorphic face evokes deep empathy and, at the same time, a sense of discomfort. The figure embodies the paradox of vulnerability and protection, where rescue simultaneously becomes a form of confinement - highlighting the fragile balance between safety and entrapment in a complex world. The sculpture Polar Kid off-white 60 cm took part in the filming of The New Toy (Le Nouveau Jouet, 2022), directed by James Huth and starring Jamel Debbouze.
Daft Series 2021 - 2022
Nickel Mouse
Commercialization of art and pop culture.
Green Panther
Commercialization of art and pop culture.
911
A fusion of complex engineering and precision design, capable of evoking primal emotions.
Naive series 2022 - current
Mariupol
In the war for the past, the future is being stolen. Rebar protruding from the rubble refers to typical Soviet architecture — the Khrushchevkas built during the era of rapid imperial expansion.
Naive
A self-portrait of the artist at the age of eight, this sculpture poses unsettling questions: will the human become a resource for technology? Are we users, or merely objects being used? Will virtuality serve as a refuge - or an erasure? The work invites the viewer to consider whether our deepening immersion in simulation is a step toward liberation or an act of surrender. Notably, the artist dedicated their bachelor’s thesis to reflections onSimulacra and Simulation(Simulacres et Simulation) by French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, published in 1981.
Flamingo
In the war for the past, the future is being stolen. Rebar protruding from the rubble refers to typical Soviet architecture — the Khrushchevkas built during the era of rapid imperial expansion.
Fifth Swan
An image carved from collective memory, associated with the end of eras, the fall of regimes, uncertainty, and the anticipation of change. Severed limbs become a metaphor for a halted gesture, interrupted development, and historical silence in the face of systemic violence.
Toy Soldier
The sculpture is an unsettling artifact of post-Soviet legacy and political foresight. In this green toy soldier - both faceless and instantly recognizable - two worlds collide: the cheap, mass- produced “disposable” toys of Soviet childhood and the seductive dreams of Disney. As a child, ASPENCROW played with such plastic soldiers; Now, he sees his generation turning into their real-life counterparts - drawn into a war where individuality once again dissolves into the collective.
Toy Soldier girl
The sculpture is an unsettling artifact of post-Soviet legacy and political foresight. In this green toy soldier - both faceless and instantly recognizable - two worlds collide: the cheap, mass- produced “disposable” toys of Soviet childhood and the seductive dreams of Disney. As a child, ASPENCROW played with such plastic soldiers; Now, he sees his generation turning into their real-life counterparts - drawn into a war where individuality once again dissolves into the collective.
Traces in search of meanings 2025 - current
Interstellar Floristic (in progress)
The series of paintings references the artist’s previous cycles but offers a radically new space for interpretation. Created in pastel tones, the paintings feature hyperrealistic three-dimensional objects and deformation, where translucent inflatable plastic gradually transforms into familiar organic forms.
Deflated Moon
Reflecting on how humans treat Earth, the artist imagines the possible effects of human presence in outer space. The sculpture does not just represent moons, but any celestial bodies that have caught our interest. It becomes a metaphor for consumption, interference, distortion, and transformation — of everything humans turn their attention to.
Bad Boy Toys
In this abundant series of images, the artist explores the image of artificial intelligence as a being from an alternative future - a body not yet fully formed but already possessing a physical presence. The artist deliberately gives these figures the appearance of toys or childlike bodies, emphasizing the early, immature stage of AI development and its dual nature: innocent, yet potentially dangerous. Each figure is a variation, a possibility, a scenario of what AI might become: a protector, a soldier, a friend, a threat, a savior, an assistant, and someone we cannot even yet imagine.
Lab Mouse
Over the years, the artist has developed certain inner limits and creative boundaries. Within this framework, the glove puppet becomes an expression of the subconscious being set free. This gesture is connected to a personal memory - his time in school, performing in a puppet theater, when he first discovered creative freedom. Through this figure, the artist broadens the horizons of his creativity, exploring themes of solitude, isolation, curiosity, and self-reflection.
M17-u
The stone texture symbolizes the inevitability of time, cultural erosion, and the distance between past and present. It isolates and simultaneously protects the toy, transforming it into an artifact that can be interpreted but has inevitably lost its original context.