ARTIST STATEMENT

 My painting is driven by curiosity, openness, and a desire to continually explore new visual possibilities. I work across a wide range of approaches, developing my practice through conceptually structured series of works. Each series arises from a distinct visual or thematic inquiry and evolves its own individual visual language. Rather than repeating a particular style, I am interested in the continuous development of my artistic means of expression.

 The painting process itself is an essential part of my practice. My work often begins with an idea, an observation, or a specific theme. As the process unfolds, however, the painting develops its own momentum, with material, colour, and form increasingly shaping its direction. I work with acrylic, pastel, and mixed media—including wax, ink, bitumen, and walnut stain—on a variety of surfaces. Layering, superimposition, and the accumulation of marks define my visual language and make the process of creation visible within the finished work.

 My paintings originate from representational motifs, which are transformed in different ways throughout the painting process. Some remain largely recognizable, while others are reduced, condensed, or translated into a more open visual language. My interest lies less in faithful representation than in exploring how painterly decisions can open up new layers of meaning. The works exist in the space between recognizability and ambiguity, inviting viewers to bring their own perceptions, memories, and associations to the encounter.

 I understand painting as a process of research and discovery. Each series offers a new opportunity to question perception, develop pictorial space, and explore the expressive potential of painting itself. Through the dialogue between concept, material, and process, works emerge that allow for multiple interpretations and invite viewers to contribute their own experiences and meanings. In this way, each painting becomes an open counterpart—one that continually reveals new possibilities through the act of viewing.