Integrity
Glass, mirror, Preciosa crystals and acrylic · 2026
Made by a human
Anastasiya Kao certifies having made this artwork by hand, with no AI-generated imagery.
Integrity is part of my ongoing series Transparent Borders, exploring personal boundaries, identity and inner transformation. Created from layered glass, mirror and 26,000 Preciosa crystal components, this artwork represents the moment when a person reconnects with their authentic self after losing it beneath expectations, fear or the opinions of others. The reflective surfaces and changing light create different perspectives, reminding us that integrity is not perfection but the courage to remain true to who we are. The work invites viewers to reflect on their own boundaries and the quiet strength that comes from living in alignment with their values.
Anastasiya Kao is a conceptual artist working with glass, mirrors and crystals, exploring identity, emotional transformation and invisible psychological boundaries. Her ongoing series Transparent Borders is a visual manifesto against physical and emotional violence. Her work has received international recognition: two 1st prizes and a 2nd prize at Golden Time Talent, London (2024), 2nd prize at the Dalí's Moustache competition, Spain (2025), and an official selection at SwissArtExpo, Zurich (2025). In 2026, the Musée La Grande Vapeur in Oyonnax dedicated a solo exhibition to her work, welcoming 750 visitors in a single evening, a record for the museum. Committed to charitable causes, she creates works for La Chaîne de l'Espoir, the Association Petits Princes and Les Enfants de Frankie (Monaco). She lives and works in Oyonnax, France.
