Entering my studio feels like stepping into a space of quiet introspection. On the white walls, a few carefully chosen works stand within a minimalist or “essential” space, reflecting my approach to life and art. There are no frills, just like in my work, where I avoid unnecessary complexity.

I started my artistic journey with still-life paintings, but over time, my subjects became more abstract and free. However, I never truly felt aligned with painting. I gradually moved away from it and began dedicating more time to my passion for photography, which became a more profound form of exploration and expression.

This shift led to pieces like My Shadows (2014). Through my dark silhouette, I examine surfaces and explore how they represent a place, a season, or a climate. This series reveals my deep connection with nature and the passage of time. But the shadow also represents an alter ego, a veil that hides true identity, and the “Self” I seek to understand.

Through my camera lens, I capture places I wish to claim as my own or ones that help me reconnect with my past. Although I work with photography, I also experiment with transferring images onto different materials using various techniques, as seen in The Polaroid series. From 2014 to 2017, I purchased old Polaroid film from online sources, disassembled it, and created magical sequences by transferring the images onto paper.

A recurring theme in my work is the motif of feet. This imagery is both a personal and subconscious message, grounded in my past as a dancer, where movement has always been integral to my expression. In Walks of Life (2014), I filmed my own steps through ever-changing surroundings. It is a contemplative exploration of the paths we take through time and space. I reflect on the textures and contexts of our lives, immersing myself in everyday environments while meditating on shadows and decontextualized patterns.

In sculpture, I begin with delicate clay, which I shape into organic, raw forms. As the clay is transformed into solid bronze through the casting process, it becomes permanent, heavy, and substantial. This metamorphosis echoes the themes of transformation and synthesis that have always been central to my work. I use these materials to combine minimalistic shapes with symbolic forms, creating works that invite contemplation and interpretation.

The concept of imperfection plays a crucial role in my sculptures. Whether through cracks, breaks, or variations in the surface, I embrace the disruptions that naturally occur in the materials. These flaws are not shortcomings but rather integral aspects of the sculpture’s identity. The patinas and polished effects I apply to the surfaces further accentuate these imperfections, creating a dialogue between fragility and resilience. The subtle irregularities, surface variations, and even disruptions become an essential part to the story I aim to tell, transforming imperfection into beauty.

Just as my photography captures fleeting moments, my bronze works preserve these organic forms in time, giving them a lasting presence. The sculptures in my Broken series (2023) challenge traditional notions of stability. These pieces are not static objects but dynamic installations that transform depending on their placement. This fluidity reflects my belief that art, like life, is never fixed; it is a process of continuous change, interaction, and reinterpretation.

This process of creation, whether through the lens of a camera or the molding of clay into bronze, is an intimate dialogue between my hands and my materials. It is an act of translating thought into form, inviting the viewer to engage with the work and find meaning within it.