I create art to transform silence, emotion, and memory into texture, allowing what cannot be spoken to exist through form and material.
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I am drawn to textured, sculptural abstract art—where surfaces carry emotion. I work with layers, cracks, and organic forms to create pieces that feel lived, raw, and tactile. My focus is on transforming silence and internal states into physical matter, often using neutral tones, black, and gold to evoke depth, tension, and transformation.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in silence, in the passage of time, and in the imperfect beauty of decay—cracked walls, worn textures, and natural erosion. Emotions, memories, and cycles of transformation deeply influence my work. I’m also inspired by contrast: light and shadow, fragility and strength, stillness and movement.
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