Artist Statement
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I’m interested in the intersection of figuration and abstraction.
The starting points of my paintings are usually classic examples of beauty, such as flowers or beautiful women's faces. By deconstructing them, I try to discover a new kind of beauty that, at first glance, may appear haunting or even grotesque. However, my intention is to encourage viewers to look beyond that and engage with the materials of the paintings, including the paint itself and the abstract elements, in order to create a meaningful experience.
To achieve this, I work with the contrast between organic and geometric shapes. I create the paintings in two distinct stages. First, I allow myself to freely express the emotion the subject evokes in me, focusing more on the material itself than on reproducing the subject. The second stage is carefully planned, where I add sharp circles and silhouettes to make sense of the chaos.