Visual Artist

 I don’t confine my role as an artist, not out of a desire to avoid responsibility but because I see it as intertwined with my role as a human being. My work isn’t separate from who I am; it’s an integral part of a larger whole. I create with what I have, what I see, what I feel, I use all my senses. I also incorporate what I learn along the way. Collaboration with other living and non-human forms is crucial to me, as it helps protect our shared space. Through my work, I aim to project these visions and open a dialogue, allowing my story to transform and evolve. 

My work tells my story, but it has also been created to be seen, felt, and experienced by others. Through this interaction, it becomes something new- something I can learn from myself. I view my work as interconnected, because I believe in the interconnectedness of our world. 

Sometimes, we encounter things that don’t require an explanation, or we simply feel no need to explain them. At other times, particularly when faced with the unexpected, we embark on a journey that opens new possibilities within us. I often call these serendipitous encounters the starting points of my new work.

We each have only one viewpoint, shaped by the unique combination of our experiences, DNA, and the practices we engage in daily lives.

When we look at something from a distance, it appears as a tiny dot or a blurred image. We cannot describe the details because we are not close enough to experience them. 

I see the world similarly. My curiosity drives me to ask questions, until I feel close enough to truly start feeling something I didn’t understand before. This helps me feel connected to myself, to the world around me and to my work.

I find this continuous practice of empathy one of the most intriguing notions in life. We know we are all different, experiencing everything uniquely, yet we have this concept that allows us to come closer or distance ourselves, as we feel comfortable. 

My art is personal, I have many ideas and concepts in progress simultaneously, some of which I have not yet realised- or perhaps never will. I like to work on something over a long period of time. I think it is important to step away, do something different and then come back with fresh eyes. I often see nature as my canvas. Nature cannot be rushed; it is unpredictable and there are processes invisible to our eyes that are happening at all times. We are so insignificant compared to nature; there is still so much to learn and discover. When using nature as part of my work, I try to collaborate with it- not harm or be selfish- but I also know that there is still much for me to understand.