Artist Statement
My work explores the deep connection between people and their sense of place, shaped by memory and experience. I am drawn to ethereal, isolated landscapes and objects—places that evoke solitude and reflection, such as abandoned buildings, forests, graveyards, and seascapes. Through my work, I aim to capture the essence of specific locations, infused with both personal and shared histories. I am interested in how our surroundings shape identity and perception, whether through the nostalgia of a familiar street or the wonder of an unfamiliar horizon. These moments of connection ground us in the world and anchor us in time.
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A Sense of Place
In the rhythm of modern life, we often find ourselves burdened with a constant stream of thoughts, ideas, and worries. Our minds are busy, restless, and overflowing. Amid this mental chaos, we seek places of solace—spaces where we can pause, breathe, and let the world fall away. For me, the sea, the woods, and other natural landscapes hold this power. They offer a chance to unravel the tangle of thoughts and achieve a sense of calm.
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My paintings are reflections of this process. They are layered compositions where memories, observations, and ideas intersect. Each layer represents a fleeting moment—a thought sparked by a shape, a colour, or a memory evoked by the play of light. Just as our minds move fluidly from one idea to the next, my paintings become tapestries of interconnected emotions and impressions.
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Through my work, I explore how these places of quiet have the ability to hold us, to reflect our inner worlds, and to transform the noise of the mind into something serene. Painting is, both a meditative practice and a way to process the thoughts and sensations that follow us, even into moments of rest.
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Ultimately, my aim is to capture the dual nature of these experiences: the calm and clarity we seek, and the layers of thought and memory that lead us there. Each piece becomes a visual meditation—a moment where the busy mind finds stillness and the sense of place takes hold.
