Artist Statement

I create drawing installations of domestic interiors that are full of minute details, autobiographical and pop culture references, and sometimes obscure inside jokes. All of those details outline glimpses into who I am. 

Traveling a lot and living in different countries across the world has meant that I never quite feel like I belong anywhere. My world is a constant intersection of cultures, languages and customs.

Drawing has been my way of creating pockets of familiarity, of tracing my place in the world. The interiors I create are my Home, they serve as anchor points that allow me to stay grounded and be myself, seamlessly integrating elements of all the cultures I have assimilated throughout my life.

Everything comes down to the line — the most basic form of any drawing. I trace edges, outline shapes and borders between shadow and light. I am interested in expanding drawing as a medium beyond its conventionally two-dimensional format. My goal is to create a whole environment in drawing, which viewers can walk through and interact with.

People often think at first glance that my work is a two dimensional trompe l'œil. They have to take a minute, get closer, and let their vision adjust to the idea of three dimensional drawing. The installations evoke quite a mix of associations among the audience, including sometimes the urge and inspiration to start colouring in.

I want my art to spark creativity; to feel accessible and uplifting. And even though my work is filled with personal stories, I prefer to blank out more than I reveal, to remove any pre-conceived notions and thus leave space for the viewer to read their own stories between the lines.