For me, art is not separate from life—it is life itself. I create because it is the most truthful way to express emotion, memory, humanity..
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People and nature.
Where do you find inspiration?My work is rooted in the emotional landscape of the people, in a profound connection with nature, and in deeply personal memories—particularly the way my mother spoke during her manic-depressive episodes. In those moments, she wove past, present, and future into a single, fluid reality. That temporal dissolution and layered of experience continue to inform my artistic vision, shaping a language that seeks to reconcile memory, time, and human vulnerability.
What would you do with $25,000?If awarded $25,000, I would investi in a focused body of work that expands my ongoing exploration of memory, time, and human experience, while also strengthening my capacity to share that work with the public. A significant portion would support the creation of new large-scale paintings and works on paper, including the acquisition of archival materials, studio time, and specialized processes integral to my practice.
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