The artist is a solder with the call sign of "Shaman". Originally from the city of Lanivtsi, Ternopil region. He has served since the start of a full-scale invasion and received an injury in the city of Lysychansk. He enjoys active recreation, especially hiking in the forest.
While painting this hedgehog, the artist's mood wasn't set on something cheerful, even though he himself smiled and joked. Through this artwork, he aimed to convey the message that "we are all human". Though this sentiment might not be overtly apparent in the painting, the artist feels it deeply in his heart.
