Short Version:
My work explores vulnerability and the connection between the body and nature through surreal figurative oil paintings. Inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, I began creating psychological portraits that reflect the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment.
Initially, I drew wood grain patterns in my backyard, symbolizing our dependence on nature and the striking visual similarities between organic patterns and the human body. This led to incorporating these patterns into my figurative work. I often use myself as a model, with the selfie mode on my phone offering control and introspection in my process.
Painting women in nature is central to my practice, where their nude forms symbolize liberation, safety, and a departure from gender norms. Nature serves as a shelter for these women, representing the intertwined destruction of the planet and ourselves.
My work is an expression of the sensitivity of the human condition, and an exploration of our connection to the natural world, while offering a space for healing and introspection.