why do i do this?
through painting and other artistic practices, i explore those corners of my mind that hold grief, pain, and also love and hope. art helps me recognise them, meet them where they are and befriend them, in those hours of creating i feel my real self—vulnerable, raw, grounded.
one may call it a meditation, i call it being. living, breathing, feeling, sensing.
As an artist, I explore the complex journey of humanity's pursuit of progress. In a world obsessed with efficiency and functionality, people often find themselves trapped in a never-ending cycle, where the drive for optimization overshadows the essence of being human. We relentlessly chase technological advancements, believing they will make us more efficient, but in doing so, we forget a crucial truth: it was humanity that started this journey, and it is humanity that should remain at its heart.
I understand this struggle firsthand. I have experienced burnout and depression, dealing with high-functioning anxiety within this very system. Through my art, I aim to disrupt this frantic pace, encouraging viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their emotions and physical selves. I want people to stop and consider their feelings, ask themselves, "What am I actually feeling right now? Why am I doing this? What am I afraid of? What if I try to listen to myself now? What does this mean to me?"
life often feels like a series of coincidences shaped by our minds, nature, and the people around us. It is fragile, it can be scary, and it is also fulfilling.
