My artistic practice focuses on the expressive representation of the human figure, portraiture, and inner emotional states. I move beyond realistic representation through distortion of form, elongated figures, bold color contrasts, and expressive mark-making, seeking to develop a personal visual language.

Influenced by Expressionism and the color sensibilities of Fauvism, I explore the relationship between form and emotion. In my work, color and the human figure serve not merely as means of representation, but as essential elements of psychological and emotional expression. I am interested in moving beyond physical resemblance to explore the complexities of human experience through a subjective and expressive approach to painting.

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