Every sentence said in the courtroom feels like a death sentence. Years of your life get taken from you in a moment. I felt like a helpless, vulnerable child. The shame I felt in front of my wife and children was killing me. I kept looking at her tears and could hardly keep myself from crying, but in fact, it could have been tears of joy. I was repeating to myself "Thanks god it's not ten years" as if it was a damn mantra ✖️ Russian jail is a terrifying correctional institution meant to shame and break human beings. I've spent 5 years learning their curriculum and am about to graduate 🥷🏽 From now on until 03.19.2023 - my release date - a total of 66 + 6 (72) unique artworks will be minted. This is not an art challenge by itself, but rather a cleansing, a rebirth or confession of what has grown and died in me over these terrible years. Each work will carry a clear message mixed with easter eggs and references, thoughts and memories. Everything I have to share. Hidden pic inside 🏴