Artist Statement

When I first began painting, my focus was outward—driven by a desire to create what others deemed important or beautiful. This mirrored my life as a woman, constantly striving to maintain appearances, please others, and follow the latest trends. My early work reflected a yearning to fit in, to be seen. But true artistic fulfillment only came when I turned inward, painting for myself. This shift marked the beginning of my evolution as an artist.

My work is a continuous experiment, shaped as much by failure as by success. Not every idea materializes as intended, but each one contributes to my growth, pushing me to explore and innovate. My background in mathematics and computer science naturally draws me to geometric patterns and the structured chaos of cubism, which I often incorporate into my art. Yet, my compositions remain free from the constraints of defined objects—no people, animals, or scenery—inviting the viewer to interpret and experience the work in their own way.

As a woman and a mother raising two daughters, themes of femininity and strength naturally permeate my work. Additionally, my art frequently explores the sensations of being immersed in water—an experience that can be refreshing, relaxing, and energizing, or at times rough, frightening, and vast. Having grown up as a swimmer and beach lover, I’m captivated by the unique feeling of being completely submerged, looking up at the light filtering through the water that envelops the body. This sense of immersion also extends to how I translate the colors and forms I see when I close my eyes—not in dreams, but the visuals triggered by non-visual cues like noises, smells, and stress. Through my paintings, I aim to offer viewers a brief escape from their current realities, transporting them into a vivid, emotive experience.

Abstraction, for me, is a form of meditation, both in the act of creation and in the experience of viewing. The vivid layers of color, intense textures, and dynamic forms I employ are not meant to depict the tangible world, but rather to evoke an emotional response. The layering in my paintings allows for multiple interpretations, as different images emerge depending on the viewer's vantage point and the changing light.

Influenced by the movements of expressionism, abstract expressionism, and pop art, I admire the works of artists like Klint, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klee, Klein, Rothko, Newman, Krasner, Pollock, Morris Louis, and Ellsworth Kelly. Their ability to communicate emotion and abstraction through color, line, and form resonates deeply with my own practice.

My process is fluid, driven by a need to communicate feeling rather than achieve a predetermined outcome. A painting may take days or years to feel complete, and I embrace that uncertainty. I work primarily with oils, acrylics, and inks, constantly seeking new materials and tools to expand my creative vocabulary. Through my art, I aim to bypass literal perception and tap into a more profound, unconscious awareness—creating works that are as intense as they are meditative, as bright as they are layered.