"Rise above" Painting

I am drawn to the female form—its expressions, beauty, and emotional depth—as the foundation of my work. I paint using oils on canvas, beginning with underpaintings in acrylic, ink, and gold leaf. Through layered oils and glazes, I build surfaces rich in depth and visual texture.

My series, Efflorescence—meaning “to burst into flower”—depicts modern women with flamboyant floral heads. These figures create a voyeuristic space where viewers are invited to step into imagined lives or reconnect with fragments of their own. Themes of self-love, self-discovery, and the boundless nature of human potential drive this body of work.

At its core, my practice explores metamorphosis—the profound transformation that occurs when one fully embraces their identity. I aim to evoke connection, encouraging viewers to reflect on personal memories and emotional experiences through my paintings.

As an evolving artist, my style continues to shift and develop, shaped by my lived experiences and observations of the world around me. I merge classical painting techniques with expressive mark-making, channeling energy and movement into my figurative portraits.