What is the best thing that I love about my work?

Possibility of transformation of the unconscious and translation into a real product. Sometimes there are not enough words to convey a certain process or feeling. The picture helps with this. And, of course, endless freedom. Frames are the most terrible thing that society has come up with. My paintings are about these two processes.

What is my idea of happiness?

Happiness is self-identification. When you don’t fit into this process, problems begin. In other words, happiness is that inner fullness when any dependence on anyone or anything disappears. This is self-sufficiency, which allows you to interact based on interest and desire to move up the vertical.

What is my greatest fear?

At one time, psychotherapy brought clarity to these processes. Behind every fear is the fear of death, and when you begin to realize this, an indifferent attitude towards it arises. Most likely, at the most unpleasant moment, called fear, I have a state of acceptance, understanding that everything is right in this life.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

I think that every person is individual, unique and there are no templates. If I name any trait, I will drive myself into the framework that society has come up with. I don’t like frames

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?

I’m fascinated by craftsmanship. I consider realism to be a skill. When color, form and technique come together in one picture, there is magic in it. I think that many artists in the world manage to achieve such uniqueness on canvas, so highlighting the peculiarity of one means negating the significance and value of another. Therefore, I would not single out anyone, because I consider all people to be unique creations.

What is my greatest extravagance?

I think it’s in time. This is the most valuable resource. I often look back and don’t understand why I acted so slowly or didn’t act at all. Or why so much time was spent on transforming some situation. It seems to me that on the life line you can optimize your time, spend it more logically and purposefully in order to get the most done.

On what occasion would I lie?

This makes no sense.. It seems to me that it is better to remain silent.. silence is often a very important resource. In silence there is wisdom, awareness, meditation, accumulation of strength.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?

My work, like any other, is a system – organizational and functional. There are processes that absolutely need to be done. It is not always possible to delegate a particular process. It is difficult to switch yourself from the state of creativity to the process of interaction with society, since these are completely different states.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?

I enjoy challenging myself… When you do something you’ve never done before, especially in a tight project deadline. I think it’s about extreme sports and interest. In my life it was connected with filming and directing. I once shot a corporate film and video clips and the whole process was an unforgettable moment. An interesting experience with writing music and songs for my daughter. All these are different facets of the same creativity that are interesting to explore.

If I could, what would I change about myself?

I think nothing. Because it sounds like a claim to God

What is my greatest achievement in work?

Start everything from scratch, find true pleasure in it, be stable and constant, and achieve success within the framework of what you have and what you start from. Continuous movement forward is much more important than minor victories; it is this that determines the possibility of great results.

Where would I most like to live?

I would follow the summer and limit the countries where there is winter. I am very attracted to nature and silence.

What is my most treasured possession?

My inner resource is my fulcrum. It is very important to accumulate it, distribute it correctly and preserve it. The environmental friendliness of interaction with family and society and my own realization depend on this.

What is my most marked characteristic?

The ability to quickly switch attention from one process to another. This can be both a plus and a minus. The main thing is, while maintaining concentration on the main thing, do not forget about the details.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?

The city doesn’t inspire me at all. The noise and bustle are exhausting. The eternal whistle of a trolleybus under the window, the sounds of a passing ambulance and endless traffic jams hardly add strength to a person. The city is more of a social necessity than an inspiration.

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?

A place where there is a person who is very interesting to me. I’ll go there for it and be happy, even if it’s an ordinary McDonald’s. And there are the most fashionable places, but with unsuccessful, uninteresting people.

What books influenced my life and how?

I love professional literature that offers the world some kind of system. This is mainly due to psychology and therapy. I like the idea of the existentialists – Kierkegaard, Irwin Yalom. I see the idea of Bert Hellinger and Stanislav Grof, Pyotr Geryaev as valuable for myself. I like people who leave behind a “tool” that others can use.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?

I would pray) It’s unlikely that I would care about music.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?

I think that I could not single out a hero or heroine for myself. Every moment of life makes changes in consciousness, and everything that was resourceful yesterday becomes irrelevant today. Otherwise it would mean a stop and lack of dynamics in my life.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?

People who enjoy their own life and activities, independent of external circumstances. People who know their way.

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?

Film “The Passion of the Christ”. It would change the whole world.

What role play stories in my life and work?

I only accept stories that are related to my paintings – because it is part of my profession. Personal life stories don’t matter because I love to live for today

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?

This is about self-identification, about self-actualization, about self-identity. When there is an understanding of these processes and identification of them within you, then questions of other people’s influence do not arise at all, and then you yourself are the creator of your life events.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?

None of the people. God

Which people or companies would I like to work with ?

I like auction topics and the idea of interacting with Christie’s and Sotheby’s has interested me from the very beginning of my creative journey

What project am I looking forward to work on?

I would like to expand my activities through collaboration with galleries and art curators

Where can you see me or my work ?

All social networks, my website, international art platforms Larisaruy.com.ua/en https://www.facebook.com/larisa.ruy https://www.instagram.com/ruylarisa https://www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/1101278 https://www.artmajeur.com/larisa-ruy https://rarible.com/LarisaRuy https://opensea.io/0x953f2E6D99fdfA4CfA30554EcC69Ff99677F3511

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?

For me it’s about life, about God. Everything else is changeable and loses its quality.

Which creative heroines should Peter invite to tell their story?

I trust Peter with this choice. He is much more competent in exploring the world than I am. And I will be happy to discover something new for myself.

How can you contact me? http://www.linkedin.com/in/LarisaRuy Larisaruy@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/larisa.ruy https://www.instagram.com/ruylarisa

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