Untitled No. 9 Painting

I make abstract paintings with paper. Aesthetically, I am inspired to create paintings with minimalist undertone with simple lines and geometric shapes that are sparsely apart with controlled composition in order to convey a sense of space, stillness and serenity. Also, by using paper as my main material, I want to elicit emotive experience from the viewers. Paper is a three dimensional material with its own unique attributes and qualities, so in order to paint with paper, I am required to physically mold them into a workable tool. I begin by ripping paper, put them in water and glue, and apply them in several layers on canvas. Then, I let them dry only to peel and sand down almost everything. Once the process is complete, the painting is left with a misty and hazy surface with rich fiber and texture that also encompasses an archeological quality as one can visibly sense layers having been built and destroyed. This process of craftsmanship is labor intensive, tactile, and hands on experience. As a result, my work combines elements from art, design and craft.