Artist Statement

I am a painter and an explorer of materials—fabric, clay, and the subtleties they carry. My work often springs from imagination, a practice shaped by attentive observation of daily life, inner emotional landscapes, and the quiet intelligence of the natural world.

Inspiration finds me during walks through trees and tangled undergrowth, in the rhythm of nature’s cycles, and in fleeting, often overlooked moments: flower petals scattered on pavement, ivy overtaking a fence, a mother adjusting her grip on a restless child. These simple, ordinary scenes contain layered meaning, and their quiet beauty informs the emotional textures in my work.

I am drawn to the healing presence of the natural world—its companionship in moments of loneliness, vulnerability, and sorrow. Nature’s raw beauty mirrors our own fragility and strength, offering both reflection and refuge. This relationship is central to how I paint, why I create, and how I seek to contribute to our shared human experience through art.