Амазонка (2024) Sculpture by Pavel Kazachenko

Pavel Georgievich. My friends call me — PG.

I was born in the second half of the 20th century, in the USSR.

Since 1987, I have been living in Grodno, Belarus.

For 35 years, I devoted myself to a chosen profession — road construction.
My career ended suddenly, without the possibility of continuation. It happens.

Since youth, I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands.
Especially with wood — it brings joy. Wood carries the warmth of nature, passed through human hands and soul.
Creating wooden objects has always been a source of peace and strength for me.

Then came the pandemic. Many lost their loved ones.
The world changed.

In 2022, I started experimenting with what is often called steampunk,
but I came up with my own name for it — “Scrap Projects”.

I work with things that once had purpose: old toys, household appliances, furniture, forgotten mechanisms.
Items once created by other skilled hands. In mine — they come to life again.

My style is intuitive — no sketches, no precise plans.
Just my hands, my eye, and the feeling.
A lot of matte black, copper patina, sometimes antique silver or gold.
These are not just decorative objects — they carry memory, story, and character.

Each project is a surprise, even to me.
It's impossible to repeat one exactly — every work is unique.

Then came more changes.
Life drew a line for many. For each of us, in different ways — often painted in dark shades.
I too crossed that line. And much has changed.

Art keeps me alive. Keeps me present.

New series were born:
"Lightkeeper", "Art", "The Little Box", "Melancholy New Year", "Clocks",
and a special one — "From the Soul".

Three years later, I have a growing collection of scrap projects.
It’s time to share them with the world.
Some have already found new owners — thank you for your trust and support.

• Nationality: UKRAINE
• Date of birth : 1965
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Ukrainian Contemporary Artists