MONOCHROME
OF MEANING

For those who have lost their meaning in life and their points of support. When chaos reigns and there's no understanding of where to run or what to do.

For those with a creative block. You need to move forward, but ideas and inspiration are nowhere to be found.

For those in a state of uncertainty after relocating. When the old is gone, and the new hasn't arrived yet.

For those tired of comparing themselves to others. When you don't have your own path, and all attempts to follow others' roads leave an aftertaste of falsehood.

For those running from themselves. There is no self-acceptance, and your own achievements and talents seem minuscule and not worth sharing with the world.

For those who want to combine what they love with what provides stability. When you have many talents and interests, but your head is foggy and you don't know how to turn these assets into a cohesive activity.

For those who have hit a "ceiling" in their career and are looking for a new direction. You feel you've outgrown your current role, are capable of more, but don't know where to direct your energy and talents.

We use art not to teach you how to draw, but as a meditation and a technique for finding hidden layers. Simple, repetitive movements and working with texture help to bypass the inner critic and gain access to intuitive answers. The ability to draw is not required. Our goal is not the picture as a result, but the process as a tool for dialogue with oneself. The less experience you have, the freer your self-expression will be.

The choice of Korean monochrome art dansaekhwa as the direction of the art practice is not accidental. This art emerged in Korea during a difficult historical period as a way for the nation to cope with trauma and find a new identity. Its philosophy deeply resonates with the experience of many people going through personal transformations, relocations, and global changes. This is, in fact, what is happening now in Ukraine.

Its principles are universal tools for self-regulation and introspection. The very essence of this art involves concentrating on the process, and not just on the result. Which fits perfectly into the meditative concept and work with the subconscious and the inner world.

Art practice is not psychotherapy; I do not work with deep past traumas. And it is not classic coaching, as instead of external goals, I prefer to help explore values and meanings, adding a unique third element - art as a way of directly living the experience.

Perceive this more as a new experience, rather than as therapy or coaching. This will lead to the formation of new neural connections, and you will definitely be able to learn something from it.

Forget the popular Venn diagram in the context of this practice. We will explore ikigai as the Japanese art of finding joy and meaning in everyday actions. It's not about finding a single "calling," but about building a meaningful life "here and now," based on your true values, not on the expectations of others.

For those who prefer the path of logic and analytics, I have a separate service "Assemblage point" , which is based on creating your personal profile with a detailed elaboration of every aspect of your personality in co-authorship with a consultant in the field of data analysis and mathematics from MIT and an archetypal psychologist.

The online practice takes place remotely via Zoom/WhatsApp. You independently select the art materials you will work with during the practice according to my recommendations, depending on their availability in your region or at home.

In the offline format, I select the materials and location myself. The practice can be held in an art studio, your home, or a location in nature (ocean shore, forest, etc.). The choice of materials is an important part, and I usually use professional tools and materials (paints, pastels, pencils) from the French brand Senellier, and the American brands Liquitex and Daniel Smith. For paper and canvases, I use Fabriano (Italy) and Hahnemühle (Germany). Professional tools have a significant difference in quality compared to amateur ones, and the tactile sensations from using them are perceived completely differently. This directly affects how the participant feels the drawing process.

The sound environment (background music) also matters. In the online format, you choose it based on recommendations, or use tracks from our playlist, which has been formed based on many practices. In the offline format, I select the sound background for the location myself.

Communication during the process is deeper in the offline format than in the online one. Clients often note a deeper level of engagement in working through the request and the emergence of a synesthesia effect, when the spectrum of sensations can "turn on" additional facets of perception and experiences.

Thus, the main difference between online and offline is the degree of immersion in the process.

The accountability service is a post-practice follow-up where the client regularly reports on their actions, fulfillment of agreements, and progress towards goals. The idea is that a person achieves goals faster and more consistently when they have an "external observer" who:

• reminds them of their commitments;
• tracks their progress;
• asks questions that help maintain focus;
• maintains motivation;
• helps to adjust actions when deviating from the plan.

Why is this necessary?

• It increases discipline (it's harder to "give up" or procrastinate when you know you have to report tomorrow).
• It provides an external stimulus (even if motivation drops, "I promised - I'll do it").
• It accelerates the achievement of goals, as constant feedback is created.

It's like going to the gym. When you have support, it's easier and faster to get into a rhythm and habit than to constantly fall off after the initial enthusiasm and motivation run out.

Over the entire time of working within the practice system, a fairly large amount of data and stories has been accumulated, which are based on real situations. Everything matters here: from your choice of color, materials, hatching methods, shapes, images, and their interpretations. In combination with analytics, this provides a good basis for further work after the masterclass. You will have a reference plan. A kind of document that becomes an "activator" of change. This provides a basic understanding of which direction to move in next. So it's not just about "drawings". It's about what the subconscious layer brings to the canvas or paper and the interpretation of it.

This art practice is for those who want a fairly deep immersion in the process of self-knowledge. I, in fact, create a personal project for the client, within which they live an experience beyond the usual format. As a rule, this is a trip to certain locations (ski resorts, eco-farms, wine quintas, etc.), where the program is designed in such a way as to alternate outdoor activities (skiing, cycling, trekking) with practices in a closed space (gastronomic experience, conversations, art practices). In some cases, gamification elements in the style of ARG (Alternate reality game) may be added, which add a new spectrum of client experiences to create the effect of multichannel impact on all senses. This leads to going beyond the ordinary and forms conditions in which the client can have their own, new insights and understanding of the boundaries of themselves and their capabilities. This service is based on my experience of creating immersive reality games for private clients and corporate groups from 2005 to 2008.