Artist's statement

'I have always been interested in architecture. I love creating grids of windows and balconies. Through the facades in my paintings, I can build new realities.

Art can be a way to escape to a better place. Imagine the feeling of looking into a world through a window frame. Or going through a portal to a different world that can be explored. Experiencing something bigger than one can comprehend. Art can really draw you in, and I want my audience to feel the same way.

My paintings reflect a desire for a harmonious world. Currently I am drawn by the city. Contemplating the features of skyscrapers and flats. Rhythm of shapes, and a rhythm that plays with the viewer's eyes. The repetition of windows and balconies produces a hypnotic effect so you can't look away. By painting fragments of structures, the hectic part of the city is left behind and the focus is put on the tranquil architecture. Almost as if time is standing still. My work explores beauty in different perspectives that are not widely accepted, and I’m looking for beauty in non-obvious places.'

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