Pink Lily Collage

Angels and Demons: The flowers and I have a long term relationship. Two years ago, I decided to paint them again. Flowers represented what I’m longing for: calm, beauty, harmony and serene strength. I was also interested to show how our surroundings influence us, our mood, our thoughts. Finally, I may be an optimist, because even if I changed the flowers, their color, their texture. they were still peaceful, beautiful and glorious. Then, a few months ago, I started painting monsters (chimeras). I’m not the only one who is fascinated by them. Through history and cultures, artists have represented monsters. It seems ugliness is no less fascinating, than beauty. I think flowers and monsters are two sides of the same coin. And I’m ready to face my demons. Or ours. Nobody is perfect…