Artist Statement

My current body of work is an intimate inquiry into the poetics of natural forms in suspended motion and the emotional transition of dried and decaying flowers. I draw a direct parallel between the stillness of dried flowers and the expression of deeply felt human states, such as grief, exhaustion, loss of vitality, and enduring connection. By studying the brittle, frozen elegance of these structures, I aim to capture dualities and tension between life's former fullness and its quiet, present stillness.

My creative process begins with extensive observation, contemplation, and documentation of natural forms, especially those involving botanical subjects like flowers, roots, nests, and leaves. This includes both close-up studies of an object’s essence and broader movements in the landscape. I curate hundreds of personal photographs as a reference and use them as my primary source for cataloguing emotional recall and nuance. The composition is developed through sketches, where I interpret and modify it. I aim to translate the intangible quality of these gestures into physical form.

The act of creation itself through a slow drying acrylic medium is a meditative, spiritual dialogue between the subject, my hand, and the surface. My work isolates and emphasizes the lines and textures that embody fatigue and vulnerability, transforming states of loss into resilience. The final composition is intended to bring the viewer into a contemplative space. I offer viewers a quiet moment to witness and experience profound moments of stillness and transition within themselves.