Friends at Lake Belis Painting

The visual sources that frequently form the basis for her works are photographs of people, mostly women, interested in social nudity or naturism. The emphasis on freedom from the constraints and taboos of civilization is achieved by placing the characters in an undefined space or in a natural setting (beaches, forests, swimming pools). These images combine details from online sources, magazine clippings or personal photo archive, and act as an intermediary tool between reality and painting. Also, the technique used is intended to achieve a monotype effect, characterized by the expressiveness of contours and brush strokes. Through the vibrant chromatics and spontaneous appearance of forms, her works create a connection between colors and the outer shape of a body, aiming to reveal the inner emotional truth of people and their experiences.