Invaders

Aleksei Bordusov, also known as Aec Interesni Kazki, is a renowned Ukrainian artist celebrated for his captivating visual imagery. 

Aleksei Bordusov’s artworks are vibrant and thought-provoking. The artist draws inspiration from a diverse range of themes, including science, religion, mythology, and cosmology. Often rich in color, his pieces are frequently complemented by black and white drawings.

Aleksei Bordusov was born in 1980 in Kyiv, Ukraine. He developed his foundational drawing and painting skills during his studies in architecture at the Art Academy. Upon graduating, he realized that a career in architecture wasn't his calling, and he chose to focus solely on art. 

In the late 1990s, he began painting on the streets of Kyiv as part of a graffiti crew. However, after several years, he grew tired of the medium. 

In 2005, Aec partnered with Waone to create works that moved beyond traditional graffiti lettering. Drawing inspiration from global murals, especially those from Brazil, Aec and Waone formed the Interesni Kazki duo. Interesni Kazki’s art is renowned for its distinctive style in contemporary muralism. 

Fusing science fiction, fantasy, and Ukrainian cultural traditions, they crafted a dreamlike universe populated by enigmatic figures. After over a decade of successful collaboration and numerous street pieces, the duo parted ways in May 2016, with both Aec and Waone pursuing their artistic journeys as solo creators.

Currently, the artist lives in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, where he continues to create.

Aleksei Bordusov has exhibited his art widely through solo and group exhibitions and participated in numerous notable projects. These include the Exomusee mural project in Le Locle, Switzerland (2023), the Street Art for Mankind mural initiative in Houston, USA (2023), the group exhibition Night Birds at Maia Contemporary Gallery in Mexico City (2022), and the solo exhibition Victoria at AG18 Gallery in Vienna, Austria (2022).

Other notable solo exhibitions by Bordusov include Mythgazing at Adda & Sarto Gallery in Paris (2021), Déjà Vu & Jamais Vu at Adda&Taxie Gallery in Paris (2019), and The Earth Is Flat at Mirus Gallery in San Francisco (2018), among others.

The artist has also participated in various group shows, including “10 Years of Hate” at Studio Cromie Gallery in Grottaglie (2016) and “Streets of the world” at Opera Gallery in New York (2012), and many more.

Throughout his artistic journey, Aleksei Bordusov has continually refined and expanded his technical abilities, transitioning from early stylized works to increasingly realistic, surreal, and anatomically precise imagery. Central to his evolution is a deep and deliberate exploration of color—its subtleties, gradients, and the expressive forms it can evoke. This sensitivity to hue and structure is a defining feature across his diverse body of work.

His oeuvre spans a wide array of media, including large-scale murals, paintings, intricate drawings, and limited-edition prints. Aleksei Bordusov’s original paintings include The Seventh Trumpet and Primordial Travelers, Mysterious Event in The Valley, Somnia Belli, Memento Mori in Topiary Garden, and many more.

His drawings and prints include Day & Night, Haunted House, Perception of the Unknowable, The Lovers' Dance, and The Birth of a Supernova, among others.

The artist has experimented with various techniques. However, he discovered that the traditional paintbrush method offers him greater creative possibilities. Today, he primarily works with brushes and acrylic paints on murals. The majority of his time is devoted to studio work, where he creates on canvases and paper using acrylics, watercolor, ink, and oil paints. 

Through his striking artworks, Aec Interesni Kazki showcases his exceptional ability to create allegorical and figurative pieces that invite interpretation without relying on direct imagery. This allows viewers to engage with the work freely, interpreting it in their own way, guided by their imagination. 

Aleksei Bordusov views art creation as "an opportunity to understand mystical reasons of The Universe" while rediscovering themes ranging from science and history to religion and mythology in his own unique style.

In a recent interview for UFDA, Aleksei Bordusov shared insights into his evolving artistic practice. He revealed that his journey began with acrylic paints and watercolors on canvas before transitioning to oil paints. More recently, he has ventured into experimenting with sculptural forms, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.

Bordusov explained that his creative process always starts with sketches on paper, using a pencil or liner. This preparatory stage is essential, as it allows him to capture ideas and refine concepts before moving to the canvas or a wall. Reflecting on his new foray into sculpture, he expressed enthusiasm about this development, describing it as a significant and transformative step in his artistic evolution.

Several of Aleksei Bordusov’s remarkable paintings and drawings have been digitized in the highest possible resolution by the UFDA team, preserving every intricate detail and nuance of his artistry. 

These digital versions offer art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience Bordusov’s visionary work in unmatched quality, and they are now available for purchase. Among these digitized masterpieces are The Seventh Trumpet and Primordial Travelers (both in painting and drawing), Establishing of a Platano Dictatorship, Date Under The Full Moon, Invaders, The Lovers Dance, Carefree Smoker’s Walk, Two Women Talking, and The Appearance Of Otherworldly Bride (available in both painting and drawing). Additional celebrated pieces include Olbers's Paradox Discussion, Talk About The Woman, and Empiricist and Rationalist.

To acquire any of these works, simply click the "Request to Purchase" button on the specific work’s page. For those seeking further exploration of Bordusov's works, digitized creations by AEC are also accessible through his personal storefront.