TET gallery
A curated space dedicated to contemporary voices exploring the intersection of resilience, empathy and cultural dialogue.
Abusée
Created in 2022, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm
This painting is a profound statement on a sensitive and often-taboo subject, a brave and necessary act of artistic expression. In this courageous and deeply personal work, TET confronts the painful reality of abuse. The title, "abusée" (abused), is a direct and powerful key to the painting's meaning. The canvas depicts a female figure, viewed from the back, its head cropped to protect anonymity and focus on the body as a silent witness to violence. The artist masterfully uses symbolic duality to convey the trauma: the figure's right arm is broken or unnaturally twisted, a stark representation of physical and emotional violence, while the left arm takes the form of an angel's wing, symbolizing a lingering innocence that remains despite the brutality.
The painting's raw technique, with its visible lines and raw brushstrokes, mirrors the brutality of its subject. A small, wounded uterus is depicted, a poignant detail that speaks to a violation of the most fundamental aspect of the feminine. The inclusion of a glass of wine in the corner is a final, sobering detail, symbolizing the role of drugs or alcohol in acts of violence. "abusée" is not a visually provocative work, yet it is a profound and unsparing statement on the lasting wounds of abuse, a vital and brave act of artistic expression that gives a voice to a taboo subject.
The Phoenix
Created in 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm
In “The Phoenix” TET offers a profound and deeply personal exploration of identity. The canvas presents a solitary, hunched figure of dual identity, part human part bird, in search of finding and transforming into its “true” identity. Its single, piercing red eye is a flash of raw emotion, a point of vulnerable truth that confronts the viewer.
Faded Blossom
Created in 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm
In "Faded Blossom," TET offers a melancholic and poetic reflection on the transient nature of relationships. The painting depicts two figures: a woman, seated and grounded in her present, and a ghostly man from her past. From a vibrant, living flower, a dried-out bloom rises, its fragile form shaping the face of the man. This powerful metaphor speaks to a relationship that has lost its life, leaving behind only the faded memories of its beauty.
The artist conveys a profound truth: like a flower not cared for, a relationship deprived of communication will eventually fade and disappear. "Faded Blossom" is a quiet yet emotionally resonant work that beautifully captures the sorrow of a lost connection and the lasting echoes of the past.
BlueMan 1 "голуboy 1" (“goluboy”)
Created in 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm
In "голуboy 1," TET offers a poignant and deeply personal exploration of identity and concealment. As the first piece in a powerful two-painting series, this work serves as a haunting introduction to the artist's commentary on societal persecution. The canvas, a seemingly abstract field of swirling blues, masterfully camouflages a human figure within its depths. The absence of a clear boundary between the figure and its surroundings is a powerful visual metaphor for a person who feels compelled to hide in plain sight, a direct reference to the harsh realities faced by individuals in societies where being different is a burden.
The painting's title, "голуboy," which is Russian slang for both "blue" and "homosexual," gives the work a profound and specific context. It speaks directly to the fears of solitude, confinement, and violence faced by those who are targeted for their identity. "голуboy 1" is a courageous and deeply emotional portrait of a person in retreat, a vital statement on the psychological weight of living in fear of retribution.
Feminine Current
Created in 2021, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm
In "Vibrations of Life," a vivid patchwork of life, capturing the fleeting, dynamic and interconnected nature, with women at its core. TET masterfully blends abstract expression with a powerful figurative narrative. What first appears as a whirlwind of color and energy is, in fact, a vivid patchwork of three distinct figures. On the right, a majestic, slightly opulent woman takes center stage. On her left, another woman passes by, while in the upper left corner, the shoulder of a man can be seen.
The painting captures a singular moment of luminous human interaction. The fragmented forms and swirling colors are a testament to the movement and constant flux of life itself. The composition celebrates the central role of women as the primary source of this vibrant energy. "Vibrations of Life" is a dynamic and deeply personal snapshot of the emotional currents that define our existence, revealing the artist's extraordinary ability to find the human form within a world of pure energy and light.
The Weight of Being
Created in 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 80 x 100 cm
In this powerful, recent work, TET provides a raw and honest glimpse into the state of profound exhaustion and burnout. The painting's subject is a male figure, viewed from the front with his head bowed, physically and emotionally burdened by the invisible struggles of life. One of his arms is rendered transparent, symbolizing the feeling of disappearing from the world, of being seen as an absence rather than a presence by others.
Yet, "The Weight of Being" is not a portrait of defeat. Inside the figure's chest, a brilliant, over-dimensional heart pulses with an internal light. This serves as a powerful metaphor for the soul's resilience and unyielding spirit. The painting captures the central paradox of human struggle: while the outer self may crumble under immense pressure, the inner light—the core of one's being—continues to shine, offering a profound statement of hope and the potential for a renewed strength.
Converging Echos
Created in 2019, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm
Painted shortly after the artist's return to Berlin from a deeply challenging period in Africa, "A Shared Path" is a powerful testament to the human spirit's resilience. The canvas captures a crowd of figures, rendered in cool, ethereal blues and purples, set against a warm, luminous golden background. While the figures appear together, their postures and forms suggest a profound sense of being lost—whether as refugees, or in the face of economic and human despair.
Yet, this is not a scene of isolation. TET's deliberate composition shows them standing together, united by their shared struggle. The painting serves as a poignant visual metaphor for finding solace and support within a community, a direct reflection of the artist’s own journey through immense adversity and trauma. "A Shared Path" transforms a moment of vulnerability into a universal message of hope, solidarity, and the enduring strength of the human connection.
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Erotic Landscape"
Created in 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 120 cm
In "Erotic Landscape," TET presents a profound and sensual fusion of the human body and the natural world. What appears at first to be an abstract expression of fire and earth is in fact a powerful, elongated female figure, its form merging seamlessly with the contours of the land. Her back forms a hill-like landscape, her legs stretch horizontally across the canvas, and her upper body reaches upwards, an arm extending outward as a horizon.
The artist uses a vibrant, almost volcanic palette of reds, oranges, and deep purples to express the innate romance and passion of both the female form and the wild beauty of nature. This painting is a radical celebration of the body as a sacred and foundational part of the earth itself, challenging the viewer to see the landscape within the human form and the human within the landscape. It is a testament to the power of the feminine and its unbreakable connection to the cycles of life and nature.
Vessel of Stillness
Created in 2022, Acrylic on Canvas, 50 x 40 cm
In this deeply personal and powerful work, TET explores the complex duality of pain and transformation. The canvas depicts a solitary figure, hunched in a posture of profound contemplation or sorrow. Its dark, contained form symbolizes the emotional burden carried within, a reflection of the artist's own struggles with exhaustion and burnout during this period of her life.
Yet, from this inner world of struggle emerges a profound statement of hope. A cluster of purple, blue and reddish marks, reminiscent of tiny wounds, a contained fire, or a field of precious gems, resides within the figure's chest. This dual interpretation is central to the piece's meaning: it shows that from the deepest emotional wounds, "flowers of life" can blossom. "The Vessel of Stillness" is a courageous testament to the resilience of the human spirit—the alchemical act of turning suffering into a source of enduring light and beauty.
Blueman 2 "голуboy 2" (“goluboy”)
Created in 2021, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm
In "голуboy 2," TET offers a poignant continuation of a personal and social narrative. Part of a two-piece series, this painting is in powerful conversation with "голуboy 1," where the same figure is camouflaged, forced to hide from a society that targets difference. In this piece, the figure is no longer hiding. Instead, it is set against a stark, unapologetic mustard-yellow background, its deep blue presence fully exposed.
The title, hints at the Russian slang word for both "blue" and "homosexual," gives the painting a powerful double meaning. The figure's hunched and isolated posture reveals the immense emotional burden that comes with being different. It is a portrait of a person who has emerged from the need to hide, yet still carries the weight of past retribution, solitude, and the fear of rising persecution. "голуboy 2" is a courageous testament to the quiet strength it takes to exist authentically, while also acknowledging the enduring pain that comes with standing out.
The Spectacle of Peace
Createn in 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 40 cm
This work is a contemporary moral canvas, contrasting the comfortable, vibrant rhythm of Western society with the harsh reality of global conflict. The horse symbolizes the innocent victims of war. The painting challenges the viewer to confront the privileged distance that separates us from universal suffering, highlighting the moral tension between collective apathy and critical global conflict.
Womb of Stillness
Created in 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, 60 x 50 cm
Womb of Stillness is an intimate portrait of an existential voyage. The figure, lost in thought aboard a small boat, confronts profound grief and questions of existence. The boat becomes a sanctuary—a regenerative space necessary for deep introspection and the acceptance of one's own history. The work is an honest expression of seeking inner peace and self-acceptance amidst the turbulent waters of life.
Lisbon Balcony
Created in 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, 50 x 40 cm
Lisbon Balcony celebrates the power of the human spirit to find joy despite limitation. The figure, a man with an immobile leg, observes the vivid street life from his balcony, transforming physical constraint into a vantage point for deep appreciation. This painting is a powerful commentary on resilience and curiosity, demonstrating that participation in life is a matter of perception and will, not solely physical ability.
Kindred Spirits
Created in 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 50 x 50 cm
In "Kindred Spirits," TET uses vibrant color and abstracted forms to create a powerful and moving portrait of two fictional animal heads. The distinct forms of a cow, horse, camel, or dinosaur are rendered in harmony, their luminous yellow and pinkish hues set against a serene turquoise background. The painting is a quiet celebration of the emotional complexity, intellect, and spiritual harmony that exists within the animal kingdom.
The artist elevates these beings to the status of "romantic hero" figures, offering a commentary on the human relationship with animals. While humans often consume them, TET's work asks us to celebrate their profound beauty and inherent worth. "Kindred Spirits" is a unique and deeply compassionate piece that challenges the viewer to look beyond the surface and recognize the dignity and shared consciousness of all living beings.