My experience of living abroad and becoming an immigrant has made me an observer of different cultural codes—a “stranger” who is not quite at home and does not fully fit in. This nomadic mental state has contributed to the development of my themes: connection, interaction, and identity. I explore social constructs, feelings of alienation within society, the fear of inadequacy, and the weight of trauma.

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I believe that beneath the superficial social layer, we humans cannot ignore or discard the primary, raw parts of our biological nature. This is why I tend to animate objects; metamorphosis and juxtaposition are constantly reflected in my practice. I choose a raw and intentionally primitive, child-like style to portray interspecies fusion. Humor is always present in my work, allowing me to blend the awkward beauty and absurdity of life.

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While I draw inspiration from the diverse world of fauna, I am equally interested in the creation of new shapes—attracted to random traces of light, splashes of liquid, or stains. However, I always return to the features of the human face. Although I cannot imagine the world without color, I maintain a very selective and responsible attitude toward its use.

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Having spent several years focusing on photography and collage, I am currently working with graphics, painting, and mixed-media sculpture. In painting, I feel more at liberty to use a chromatic palette. In my latest graphic series, Shadows & Sweethearts, I use achromatic colors to see shapes more clearly, focusing on gesture and silhouette to depict animal-human hybrids coexisting. The characters are mixed with ghosts as a metaphor for the memories and traumas we carry with us; sometimes, they are merely shadows themselves. My works do not provide clear answers; instead, I intend to create a fragile, tense emotional space for the viewer to contemplate and relate.