In my artistic practice, I delve into deconstructing imagery from my personal archive, aiming to capture the dynamic energy and cinematic atmosphere of fleeting moments.

Many of the photographs that serve as the starting point for my paintings depict nocturnal scenes, often blurry and enigmatic. These snapshots, originating from a painterly impulse, lack definitive information and detail, allowing for interpretation and reconstruction. I am interested in the inherent ambiguity and incompleteness of these photographs, offering an openness to complete an image in a way only painting can.

Drawing from my profound interest in impressionism and abstract expressionism, the surface acts as a stage onto which brushstrokes, often limited to horizontal and vertical directions, are projected onto. The brushstroke and gesture are essential in creating rhythm and energy akin to the cadence of music. It is through this meticulous process and use of vivid colour that the images move further away from the reference photograph and become independent paintings.

Within my work, I craft atmospheric narratives reminiscent of visual storytelling in film. Through repetitive gestures and a formalistic approach, I explore the transient nature of moments, transforming flat spaces into vibrant colourful compositions that evoke contemplation and emotion. By embracing and accepting abstraction, I strive to create works that evoke a sense of emotional depth and timeless melancholy.