artist statement

My creative process begins with raw, unprimed canvas—a surface that embodies both vulnerability and potential. I engage with the material in a visceral, almost ritualistic way: throwing it around, scuffing it up, stepping on it, and even using it to soak up spilled coffee. These actions imbue the canvas with a sense of history and texture, transforming it into a living, breathing foundation for my work.

Once the canvas is prepared, I staple it to a wall, where it becomes a stage for my exploration. Using drawing materials, I begin to loosely abstract places, ideas, or emotions drawn from my memory. At times, I let music guide my hand, allowing its rhythms and melodies to influence the flow of my marks and gestures.

The next phase involves loose, expressive paint strokes and additional layers of drawing materials. I build up the surface gradually, adding texture, marks, lines, colors, and shapes in a process that feels both intuitive and deliberate. Each layer contributes to the narrative of the piece, creating a rich, multidimensional dialogue between chaos and control, spontaneity and structure.

My work is a reflection of my belief that art is not just a visual experience but a tactile and emotional one. Through this layered approach, I aim to capture the complexity of human experience—moments of beauty, imperfection, and transformation. Each piece becomes a testament to the interplay between memory, emotion, and the physicality of the materials I use.