DIANA ANPILOHOVA: “UNIQUENESS CANNOT BE
SELF-CONTAINED…”

OCA Magazine: Please tell us the most important things about yourself and your creative work. What is your creative, life credo and motivation for your creativity?

Diana Anpilohova: I believe that ideas are meant to either become reality or be gracefully let go. Clinging to a single idea can limit growth, creative flow and even affect motivation. It’s a good strategy to remain open to feedback and maintain a flexible, curious mind. I am a multidisciplinary artist with a deep love for storytelling through animation, 2D/3D visuals, and poetry. My work is often emotionally driven, rooted in personal experiences and reflections. Creativity for me is the way I process the world and emotions in a healthy way. My motivation grows from a desire to understand myself and connect with others through art.

OCA: How did you choose your path and who is your role model in the creative field or in life?

DA: Art has always been my way of understanding and expressing emotions. Even during the busiest times, when I couldn’t draw or animate, creativity still found its way – it even led me to write poetry, something I had never tried before. It showed me that creative energy, like water, always finds its path.

I chose animation because it brings time and motion into visual storytelling. It connects everything I already love, from shape, color, and dynamics to composition – and adds a fourth dimension: time. Animation is pure magic, where a single frame can carry deep emotion. I’ve always wanted to be a 3D generalist, and as I grow in this role, I’ve discovered how much I enjoy mentoring and helping others find their own artistic voices. Becoming a mentor has become as fulfilling for me as creating itself.

OCA: What is your main achievement(s) or positive impact on the world in 2024–2025?

DA: One of my most meaningful accomplishments this year has been stepping into a mentorship role for aspiring artists. It’s been a journey of learning, growth, and joy. I’m proud to be part of a new generation that embraces leadership through empathy, care, and genuine curiosity. The traditional model of pushing people to extremes is being replaced by more nurturing, human-centered approaches – and I’m honored to contribute to that shift.

OCA: What is the main feature that makes you and your art/work unique?

DA: Uniqueness cannot be self-contained, because creativity is, above all, a form of universality where the artist is a co-creator.

OCA: Please tell us about the events or projects of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London) and projects you have already participated in and how does ECG influence your creativity and success in your work?
DA: The sense of community that ECG provides is incredibly important. Knowing that there are people who understand your journey, who have walked a similar path, brings a unique kind of encouragement. Creative support doesn’t always come from mainstream spaces, but from communities that value expression, experimentation, and shared experience. ECG has reminded me that I’m not alone – and that’s where real creativity flourishes.

OCA: How do you think the creative professions have changed and how has the role of art in the development of the world changed in the face of modern realities?

DA: Creative professions have become more interdisciplinary and inclusive. Artists today aren’t limited to one medium – we are filmmakers, poets, designers, and community builders all at once. Big scale projects can be done with smaller teams and new tools, such as AI and updated software. The role of art is blending with other areas: it’s never been just about beauty or aesthetics, and now it takes the form of healing, activism, and creating space for diverse voices. In today’s complex world, art is a necessity, helping to navigate emotions and meanings, adapting, growing, and forming opinions.

OCA: What would you wish for the members of the Guild and other creative people who are just starting their careers?

DA: I would wish for them to embrace their own voice and not be afraid to be themselves. There is no single path in art – there are as many paths as there are people. Your uniqueness is your strength. Trust your intuition, be explorers, and surround yourself with people who see their own growth reflected in you.