Artist’s statement:

I firmly believe that reality extends beyond what appears on the surface. As an artist, I continuously push the boundaries of the world I inhabit. My work reflects the idea that existence goes beyond the material reality of everyday life. Deeply influenced by my emotions toward life, I celebrate its complexity—its beauty and its darkness—through my paintings.

Storytelling lies at the heart of my practice. Each painting conveys a story: some explicit, others subtle. Within my fantasy world, I transform everyday experiences into fantastical narratives. Real people, events, ideas, and emotions are translated into symbols or personifications, giving much of my work an autobiographical foundation, enriched with imaginative elements.

Imagination also allows me to reinterpret well-known biblical stories and church teachings. I draw inspiration from literature—particularly the Bible—along with music, poetic metaphors, folk proverbs, and traditions. While these sources influence my work, I always add a personal dimension; even when referencing literature, my paintings are deeply shaped by my own lived experiences.

Perhaps the most important aspect of my practice is that the works themselves invite dialogue. While each symbol carries meaning, I encourage viewers to interpret it in their own way—this is where the magic happens. Rather than imposing fixed truths, my paintings provoke what already exists within each individual. By reinterpreting historical iconography and the visual solutions of past masters through a contemporary lens, I connect past and present, highlighting that across time and place, humanity continues to wrestle with the same fundamental questions: Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going?

In addition to my personal work, I also create commissioned portraits and caricatures.