My Artistic Journey

Photography is where it all begins for me—it’s my first love. I often start with found images and use my own photos as references for my paintings. I’m drawn to still, ghostly images that speak to time passing, where light and shadows suggest solitude and memory.

The Creative Process

My work spans both paper and paint. Painting is a struggle, and capturing a specific feeling is immensely challenging, but I love it all the same.

Collage, on the other hand, adds a playful element to my process. It’s about experimenting with composition, light, and contrast, offering endless opportunities for discovery without a set plan.

Increasingly, I blend these mediums—photography, collage, and painting—into something that feels natural. I often start with a collage, add oil pastels, and then move into painting, all based on a single image.

Inspirations and Influences

I draw inspiration from simple spaces: a lone chair, a flimsy curtain, or a crumbling wall. Flowers, Japanese aesthetics, architecture, and graphic design magazines all fuel my creativity.

Artistic Reflections

My art reflects the intricate relationships we have with ourselves, others, and the world around us. It’s a continual exploration of feelings I may never fully understand, but creating art is my way of trying.