Where Existence Becomes A Visual Question
I’ve always been drawn to images that do not explain the world, but question it. In art, existence is rarely shown directly. Instead, it appears through structures that suggest being without defining it. What interests me most is how reality is constructed visually rather than described. The image does not confirm existence, it destabilises it.
The Body As Presence And Uncertainty
The human figure is one of the most immediate symbols of existence, but it is rarely stable. Bodies appear fragmented, distorted, or partially absent. This reflects a deeper tension between presence and uncertainty. I’ve always been interested in how the body can suggest being while simultaneously questioning it. In my work, I often treat the figure as something that exists in transition rather than completion.
Space As Constructed Reality
Space in art is not neutral. It can expand, collapse, or distort depending on how it is structured. Empty backgrounds, infinite fields, or compressed interiors all function as symbols of different realities. I find this particularly compelling because space defines the conditions of existence. In my work, I often manipulate space to shift perception rather than to represent environment.
Repetition And The Question Of Time
Time is often represented through repetition. Recurring forms, duplicated figures, and cyclical compositions suggest that existence is not linear. Instead of progression, the image loops. I’ve always been interested in how repetition creates duration without narrative. In my work, repeated elements act as markers of time without direction.
Objects As Anchors Of Reality
Objects play a crucial role in grounding existence. A chair, a stone, a vessel, or a simple geometric form can stabilise the image. At the same time, when placed in unexpected contexts, these objects lose their certainty. I find this particularly interesting because it reveals how fragile reality is. In my work, I often use objects to anchor and disrupt the image simultaneously.
Light And The Perception Of Being
Light defines what can be seen, but also what remains hidden. Harsh light reveals form, while diffused light dissolves it. I’ve always been drawn to how light shapes perception rather than truth. In my work, I often use light to create ambiguity, allowing the image to remain unresolved.
When Reality Becomes System
At a certain point, existence is no longer tied to individual elements, but to the relationships between them. Body, space, time, object, and light form a system of perception. I’ve come to recognise that this creates a visual language where reality is not fixed, but constructed. In my work, I approach existence not as a subject, but as a structure. Symbols of existence in art and systems of being exist in this condition, where reality is not given, but continuously formed.
