Volkano’s paintings delve into the liminal space between childhood and adulthood—where freedom fades and self-awareness begins.
Working in oil on large canvases, he creates raw, emotional portraits that feel both symbolic and intimate. Themes of innocence lost and inner transformation are central to his work. One recurring motif is the bird—once a symbol of freedom, now lifeless in The Dead Bird Ritual, representing the sobering weight of growing up.
A lifelong creator, Volkano began drawing as a child and studied graphic design before finding painting as his truest medium. His style is intuitive and expressive, with a deeply personal visual language that speaks to memory, vulnerability, and change.
