Since 2001, I have explored and pushed the boundaries of the unique technique of “fumage”. My paintbrush is an open candle flame that leaves a fine depot of carbon black on paper, hence creating images with trails of smoke. Using feathers and brushes, I intuitively sculpt the plumes of soot to render shapes and light. The transparency, fluidity, unpredictability and plasticity of the soot all affect the images I create. The association of this medium with fire as both a constructive and destructive force is a constant factor in my creations.
