I was born in Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada, in 1981, to parents Michael and Jurate Haiduk. I am currently a resident of Gibsons, BC.
Early in life I had a strong affection for drawing and other forms of artistic creation. By the age of 10 I was drawing characters from my favorite cartoons, and also experimenting with my own fantasy worlds. Shortly thereafter I started to play guitar, and the remainder of my teen years I casually played with music and art. After high school I decided to pursue a degree in fine arts at the University College of the Caribou in Kamloops, BC. This only lasted a semester, as I did not enjoy the structure of classes. With a discovery of my own intuition and dreams, I realized I needed to learn more about myself by traveling the world.
In the period of three years, I went to Central America for three months, and South America for five months. Both trips were effective keystones in strengthening my inner wisdom and intuition. During these years music became more of my focus than art, and in addition to guitar, I learned to play bass and drums.
Meanwhile I had been reading more books on intuition, meditation and mysticism, which inspired me towards a more experimental approach to life. In the winter of 2004 I underwent a deeply spiritual transformation, which re-connected me to the path of visionary art. I then began exploring the multidimensional and vibratory aspects of color and form, applying a sonic perspective and intuitive flow that I had learned from playing music. This led me to some key personal connections, and a kind family of visionary artists under the group title of Tribe 13. With their help, I was propelled into the visionary art scene.
For the next two years I submerged into the world of visionary art, practically leaving behind my musical endeavors. During this time I traveled with members of Tribe 13 to various art shows and music festivals along the west coast of the US and interior of BC. In my travels I met many artists and musicians who shared a similar collective vision, inspiring others to further explore their eternal spirit and universal connection.
After two full years of painting exploration I decided to expand my creative palette even further by entering the realm of digital design. Starting in August 2006 I took a one-year course of digital design at Vancouver Film School. The course included motion graphics, project management, audio production, film production (pre and post), web, graphic, and print design. My main focus was on motion, and my final project was a conceptual music video, with music made by my partner Drea Drury. At this time Drea and I also created SymbioSonic, as a platform to reference our current and future collaborations with music and art. Our passionate connection to music and art continues to lead us into new realms, as we explore our realities together as lovers and creators.
Currently my art has taken on a more grounded aspect of nature, merging the beauty of our Earthly landscapes with the lucid layering of subtle energy systems. I continue to explore oil, acrylic, and digital painting mediums, while also continuing freelance work in the field of digital design. My art can be seen in various gallery exhibits, festivals, events, and other venues in BC and along the west cost of the USA.
"Empowering my creative force is the love, respect, and understanding that all life comes from the same source, and can be shared in many ways. In my dedication to the creative process, I strive to find ways of producing work and living life that maintain harmony between the Earth and its shared inhabitants. Each creation reflects an aspect of this journey, thinning the veil between physical and non-physical realities in an unfolding awareness of that which connects us all."