The Sculptural Poetics of Alexey Diakov Born in the twilight years of the Soviet era in Moscow, Alexey Diakov emerged from a landscape of profound transition, a setting that would later inform the delicate tension between permanence and fragility found in his work. His artistic journey is a testament to the power of self-directed discovery; before entering the formal halls of the Vitebsk State University of Art and Design, Diakov immersed himself in the ancient, tactile language of wood carving. This early fascination with traditional crafts provided him with a foundational mastery over mate…