Hi Gleb. What experience first made you realise you were an artist?
It took me a few years of shooting to realise that photography was something deeper than just camera settings, composition, or Photoshop sliders. At some point, I felt that what truly mattered was beyond the technical side — and that’s when my search for that deeper meaning began.
What does a typical day look like for you — in work and in life?
I eat, I worry, I poop, and I masturbate, then I have a panic attack and continue to move forward, rinse and repeat.
What do you struggle with the most in your creative work, and how do you confront it?
Burnout. It’s the most terrifying thing that has ever happened to me — and it happens often. It’s something I keep fighting against, but honestly, I haven’t found a way to truly overcome it yet.
Which ideas, people, or works have most influenced the way you think?
I’ve always been searching for a point of reference in art — or at least for someone who could explain how it really works. But over the years, I never found my idol. Instead, I’ve learned to listen to the quiet inner voice that keeps leading me somewhere, even if I don’t always know where.
If you could change one thing about how people experience your work, what would it be?
I wish people spent more time with art in galleries and reading books rather than scrolling online. I believe that an artist’s work deserves to be seen and experienced longer than a short Instagram reel allows.
Where to find Gleb: https://www.instagram.com/tarvid.gleb/
