91.4 x 121.9 cm
My practice delves into an age-old philosophical question: is matter the source of consciousness, or does consciousness shape matter?
"In the exploration of the diaphanous - that which is transparent, thin, and elusive - my work seeks to blur the boundaries between the natural and the artificial, the organic and the inorganic. Through my paintings, I weave together elements from both realms: the natural world of flora, fauna, minerals, and the synthetic constructs of human civilization, such as religious artifacts, sculptures, tools, and industrial products. This fusion presents a continuous dialogue on the hazy distinction between what is deemed natural and what is considered a creation of human consciousness.
My practice delves into an age-old philosophical question: is matter the source of consciousness, or does consciousness shape matter? This is a dichotomy that has puzzled thinkers from ancient metaphysical traditions to modern cognitive sciences. I engage with these questions not by providing answers but by manifesting them through imagery that resides in a liminal space - one that challenges the viewer's preconceptions of form, substance, and existence itself.
The notion of "diaphanous" is key to my approach. It represents not only a literal transparency but also a metaphorical one: the thin veil that separates perception from reality. In anthropological terms, this thinness may recall the dualistic tensions in animistic cultures, where objects - both natural and man-made - are imbued with spiritual significance. Similarly, in the works of philosopher Henri Bergson, there is an insistence on the fluidity of time and memory, suggesting that matter itself is not a fixed entity but something continuously shaped by the flow of consciousness.
I aspire for my paintings to serve as an invitation-an invitation for viewers to question, to peer through the thin veil of reality, and to contemplate the intricate relationships between the visible and the invisible, between existence and possibility. Through this exploration, I hope to reach the essence of being in a world that is in constant flux, perpetually creating, and eternally diaphanous."
