In a world where most people expose themselves on social media, I, as a hypersensitive artist, choose to withdraw to avoid neural overload. My art, often perceived as dark, explores the abysses of the human soul — what I see as an encounter with the inner abyss, or “God.”
I perceive our era as a “no man’s land,” a transition toward the apocalyptic end of a millennium. My work gives form to human suffering, both that born of violent conflict and that of profound mental turmoil, reflecting the pervasive fear that runs through our society.
I portray pain through portraits that some find terrifying, yet others recognize as “Terribly Beautiful,” the title of my upcoming exhibition. I cite the tragic example of Mag, a young girl rejected by a failing system, who ultimately died alone.
Through my art, I attempt to give visibility to these often-ignored sufferings — much like a war photographer, but with my own tools: charcoal and watercolor. My intention is not to comfort, but to reveal and to question.
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