Nikita Novik

I am a twin brother of Kirill Novik. From the very beginning, we were always together. We were always an artistic duo.

Early Life
My twin brother Kirill and I were born in Moscow on April 15, 1990. We grew up in Zelenograd, a town on the outskirts of Moscow.

Becoming an Orthodox Christian
My brother and I became Orthodox Christians shortly after coming to the United States in 2009. It happened for many reasons, but mainly because despite the fact that things were looking up at the time, we were actively looking for meaning in our lives. And we found it in ROCOR church.

My faith became a basis for all of my art and gave it purpose and direction. Even though it took me a while to reconcile my faith with my art, with God's help and great support of friends and family, I managed to do that.

Silent Singer
2010 - 2013. The University of Colorado.

Silent Singer is a pseudonym under which I started creating my art during my time at the University.

The name appeared much earlier, but it was only at the university when this name felt right. It was the time of looking inwards, being one on one with myself, and learning who I was.

The art I created during this time ranges from short films to paintings and music. It has more definition than my previous artistic attempts, and even though it is quite "drafty", it can be considered completed and official.

Bipolar
I've always had problems with focus and mood swings, but 2013 is when I began to really struggle with my mental health. I couldn't understand what it was exactly. In 2016, I was sure I've had bipolar disorder. In 2017 I started the treatment, which wasn't effective until 2019.

I was making art throughout the time of my crisis. But none of it I consider presentable, and it only serves as my medical history.

Livespan of American Muse
"Livespan of American Muse" is a short film based on the last work from my "medical history" period.

The film is a tell-all mocumentary about the set of dramatic events from the life of ex-rock musician Nick Knaack of Livespan that led to the break up of the band. Why a band that was on the brink of success has vanished in obscurity? Rumor has it, there is someone to blame. All available evidence leads to their opener band "American Muse" and their lead singer, in particular, mysterious H.

It's a suspenseful yet heartfelt love story about recovery and a new beginning.

You can watch It on YouTube:

Livespan of American Muse