In my early years, I encountered a range of theories and ideas that profoundly shaped both my thinking and my visual work. One of the most transformative concepts for me was the idea of complexity. But it wasn’t just that—system theory, information theory, and semiotics, among others, have all played a significant role for my creative approach. This intellectual "backpack" has continually influenced how I engage with visual art.
In my 20's, my work was heavily figurative, with my visual language deeply rooted in classical painting traditions, drawing inspiration from masters like Goya and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. At the same time, I was equally (or even deeper) influenced by comics, illustration, and film. Given my artistic and cultural upbringing, it never felt natural for me to follow the path of a conventional oil painter aiming for a consistent style and easily recognizable body of work.
Instead, I’ve been more inspired by the chaotic energy of the multimedia world, the clash of cultures, and the digital revolution’s impact on traditional art forms. This constantly shifting landscape has shaped my creative journey far more than any singular artistic tradition ever could.
But at the same time, figurative forms have never completely disappeared from my work. Whether in my process-driven paintings, spontaneous doodles, or digital creations, the human form remains a constant thread. It seems there’s a necessity, almost an instinct, to anchor my ideas in a certain formal projection. Bodies, flesh, and characters persist, even when my work veers into chaos, abstraction, or formal experimentation.
It’s as if, no matter how far I push into the realm of the abstract, the human element is always there, pulling me back—adding a sense of tension between structure and freedom. This interplay between the recognizable and the unknown allows me to explore new visual territories while still remaining connected to a deeper, more instinctual sense of form. The figure becomes a recurring presence, grounding my exploration of complexity, culture, and the digital world, and serving as a reminder of the human experience that lies at the heart of it all.
