As our future is uncertain - no one knows which creatures will survive for future generations, especially now that dinosaurs exist only artificially.
Climate change, wars, diseases, and other crises challenge humanity, while space exploration and discovering another planet remain distant concerns. In response, I explore these issues through a fairy-tale lens, imagining a world where animals are made of inflatable balloons. This lighthearted approach highlights serious problems without focusing solely on their gravity.
I blend ideas to let viewers interpret the message they connect with most. My journalistic background reminds me that appearances can be deceiving, urging a deeper look at things. The concept of "puffiness" symbolizes environmental concerns, like plastic waste, but also reflects a hollow pursuit of glamour and illusions, much like empty political promises or unstable financial systems.
On the flip side, the inflatable toys offer a nostalgic escape to childhood, inviting viewers to pause their seriousness and dream. This mix of whimsy and reflection encourages people to question reality and consider the lasting impact of our actions.
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Fantastic Beasts (Series)
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Pavel Golovkin, is a visual artist based in Tallinn, Estonia, born in 1988 in Moscow.
Pavel began his career in 2007 as a freelance photographer contributing to various agencies and magazines such as Forbes, NewsWeek, Rolling Stone, Geo.
In 2009 he completed an internship photography course with the Associated Press news agency, where he worked as a staff photographer from 2013 to 2023, covering general news and sports events globally.
Pavel Golovkin embarked on visual art alongside agency work in 2020, starting with the "Please Keep Social Distance" project.
In the beginning of 2022 he moved to Estonia.
From 2024 Pavel fully focused on visual art.
Pavel began his career in 2007 as a freelance photographer contributing to various agencies and magazines such as Forbes, NewsWeek, Rolling Stone, Geo.
In 2009 he completed an internship photography course with the Associated Press news agency, where he worked as a staff photographer from 2013 to 2023, covering general news and sports events globally.
Pavel Golovkin embarked on visual art alongside agency work in 2020, starting with the "Please Keep Social Distance" project.
In the beginning of 2022 he moved to Estonia.
From 2024 Pavel fully focused on visual art.
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