Artist statement

I create art that moves beyond traditional forms because repetition and passivity don’t hold

my attention. I’m not interested in painting for its own sake. I need to build, problem-solve,

and interact with physical space. My work often involves mechanical or sculptural

elements that force a direct connection between the piece, the environment, and the

viewer.

In a recent installation, I created a wall-mounted painting designed to look like a mirror,

paired with a functioning sink beneath it. The goal was to simulate the experience of a

personal cleansing ritual, a metaphor for, memory, and forgetting. The running water wasn’t

just symbolic; it introduced sound, movement, and dynamic visuals that drew viewers in

and positioned them as the figure in the work.

I want my pieces to go beyond visual stimulation to engage multiple senses and demand

the audience’s presence. My interest in interactivity isn't a gimmick; it's a framework that

keeps my process experimental and responsive.

I also work with salvaged and secondhand materials, partly as a rejection of consumerist

habits, but more importantly to challenge my own methods. Limiting myself to what’s

available forces creative solutions and keeps the work grounded in the physical world, not

just conceptual ideals.