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“As an artist, I am ever seeking, ever feeling; for channels to view the human mind and behaviour, in ways that words can’t explain. Most of my recent works are collages of thoughts, where the canvas, paper or board is the base of the society, and the paint: is how I see it. I’m inspired by the absolute truth behind the human faces and sometimes, disguises, we wear to brave the challenges and triumphs, that is life. My vision is for people to see themselves in my pieces, find comfort and enjoy being there.”
In Going Home (2021) I’m examining and asking questions surrounding the idea of What and Where is Home? I believe, Home is my being: my body, mY mind and my identity. In most cases, people attach themselves to groups and their ideas of Home in search of trust and security. We all do, but I think the idea behind a sense of belonging, is not a simple answer, or destination, but the entire journey.
Art is to be shared and in the process of sharing I see myself in most of my artworks. My work is a combination of fictional and sometimes real narratives drawn from my past and present situations; sometimes a reflection on the choices I made. Being comfortable with myself, and my form of expression, is of utmost importance, to my work. I must be free to be able to speak my own truth. This explains the choice of colors and the medium.
The bright orange in some places hints at the chaotic emotions, in the search to find oneself. The self-burns under pressure throughout the process, marching and pushing forward; to get Home. The colors blend to express different emotions, characterized by the prominent figures and feet. The need to keep moving forward whether in panic, or not gives me a sense of assurance, because no matter where I am, mentally and physically, I keep pushing one foot in front of the other. Even though at times it feels impossible.
The first woman is running and the last woman on the end, right end of the canvas, has one shoe on and the other, off. Just like life, we never know when the next speed bump is ahead. So, Going Home is about self-awareness, seeking, finding and accepting oneself. Enjoy the Journey!
Man in the mirror (2021) is a product of my self-reflections that began as a feeling triggered by the current unprecedented times. I was in a state of trying to combine the past, the present and the future. Most of the characters, figures and places in the painting are not real; and also, they are not tied to any gender, it’s all a state of mind. So basically, I was trying to be in the moment at the same time thinking of my past, the future, my choices and those of others. The pattern of bowls was intentional, and it symbolizes my principle in life, which is to always see the glass, in this case the bowl, as half full.