Statement
Artist Statement
Beneath the Surface explores the profound, often overlooked connections between humans and the natural world, particularly through the intertwined forms of human figures and botanical elements. Using a combination of watercolor, India ink, 23k gold, coffee, and acrylic, these works are a meditation on the emotional and spiritual bonds we share with the earth, a relationship that is both ancient and enduring yet increasingly distant in the modern age.
The organic flow of the plant forms in my paintings is mirrored by human figures, suggesting that beneath the surface of our physical selves, there is a shared essence—one that transcends the boundaries between species. The use of botanical imagery symbolizes not only life and growth but also communication and reciprocity. Through the layers of ink, gold, and watercolor, I seek to illuminate the hidden ties that bind us to the plants and ecosystems that sustain us, reflecting on how deeply intertwined our fates truly are.
Beneath the Surface is a call to return to a deeper understanding of ourselves, not as separate from nature, but as an integral part of its vast, living network. Through these paintings, I hope to rekindle a sense of reverence and interdependence—reminding us that, much like the plants that nourish and communicate with us, we too are part of a larger, interconnected whole.