Born in Lviv, Ukraine.

D. Briker has lived many lives. As a designer, filmmaker, magician and performer.

A practice deeply rooted in one's own obsessions, dreams and desires is the purest and most direct form of artistic expression.

He currently splits his time between Vancouver and New York working on painting, design and music.

His paintings have been exhibited internationally and are in numerous private collections. He Trauma Novelle's musical performance is performed in unique and interesting locations around the world.

Objets de peu d'importance (Objects of little importance)

Six objects chosen at random from a person's home or studio. Although it may seem so insignificant, our brain's ability to make emotional connections and our vast imagination will always surprise us with its infinite possibilities based on everything that has happened to us in our lives so far.

"Objects of little importance" is partly a humorous title and yet also partly truthful. All the objects we choose to surround ourselves with eventually lose their meaning and the eventuality of life will decide which objects, if any, have any meaning or permanence beyond our own existence.

These works are an attempt to establish a real human connection with the people behind these small collections of rather insignificant artifacts, as well as to reflect on what the meaning of the objects is in our own lives. As much as I want viewers to reflect on each painting, I hope they look beyond it to make real connections with the creative people in their community behind these objects, people in their own lives, and most importantly, themselves.