My inclination for hyperbole and psychological depth unfolds in a mythopoetic journey captured through an expanding series of indirect self-portraits and observational works. This evolving collection of paintings, drawings, and mixed media pieces explores the intricacies of survival, resilience, and the human drive to reach beyond mere existence. It delves into the unspoken struggles of exhaustion, longing for rest, and the relentless pursuit of hope and dreams amid overwhelming obstacles.

Through non-verbal, non-narrative expression, the forms of friends and acquaintances—whether enduring or ephemeral—are reimagined by blending imagery from archival materials and diverse sources, both observed and imagined, including digital influences. These figures become vessels for exploring the tension between vulnerability and strength, exhaustion and persistence, embodying the individual and collective battles that define our lives.

This quiet narrative of disenchantment, born from disillusionment, leads to an agnostic approach in the face of perceived futility, deeply shaped by the decadence and existential angst of the digital age. It is a meditation on the eternal, where transcendence is not sought in purity but in the pursuit of virtue within the impure—deep within the vulnerable and mortal self—crafting a vivid poem of presence.

This presence emerges as a byproduct of an artistic practice devoted to the pursuit of severe beauty, embracing an aesthetic of imperfection that mirrors the inherent nature of matter and memory. Everything ages, wears, and decays, yet remains suspended in the mythical timelessness of the medium—still but never silent. The work stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, finding beauty and meaning in the struggle to survive, dream, and thrive despite the weight of exhaustion.