Why I make art
About the artist
My mission is to inspire people to do what they love.
Russian-American multidisciplinary artist working in painting, murals and sculpture. Based in Los Angeles.

Why I make art
Biography
Sergey Gordienko is a Russian-American multidisciplinary visual artist working across painting, murals, and sculptural forms. His work is defined by bold color, gestural composition, and the integration of text as a central formal element. He is best known for “Do What You Love” — an ongoing body of work and broader creative movement exploring themes of identity, autonomy, and self-determination.
Over more than two decades of practice, Gordienko has built an international collector base, with work placed in private collections across the United States, Europe, and beyond. He has exhibited at major art fairs and cultural events, including presentations surrounding Art Basel Miami Beach, and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, CNN, and CoinTelegraph.
In 2019, a work by Gordienko was acquired for permanent display at Miami City Hall under Mayor Francis Suarez, marking an early institutional recognition of his practice. He was also among the early artists exploring the intersection of blockchain and contemporary art, engaging with crypto culture as both subject and medium since 2017. Gordienko has spoken at major crypto and blockchain conferences, sharing his perspective on the convergence of art, technology, and digital culture.
Beyond his studio practice, Gordienko has operated galleries in both Miami and Los Angeles, and regularly organizes exhibitions and events that bring together like-minded creatives — musicians, poets, artists, and other cultural figures who share his philosophy of authentic self-expression. He has built a reputation for curating standout events and cultivating vibrant, creatively driven communities around his work.
After a decade developing his practice in Miami, Gordienko is now based in Los Angeles, where he continues to expand his work across exhibitions, public installations, and international platforms.




Video
Do What You Love Artist — Sergey Gordienko. Studio #3303, Miami.
Selected exhibitions
A short selection from 80+ art shows, fairs and live paintings since 2017.
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