I work at the intersection of painting and object, exploring the boundary between completed images and open experience.

In much of contemporary art, viewing has become increasingly dependent on prior knowledge—historical context, theory, or explanation—before an emotional response can occur. While these frameworks are important, I am interested in creating work where the entry point is more immediate: visual pleasure, curiosity, and a sense of openness.

My practice combines painting, stencil-based imagery derived from photographic sources, and physically mounted three-dimensional elements created through digital fabrication and hand-painting. As elements extend from the surface, the work resists remaining a purely optical image and instead asserts itself as a physical presence within space.

I see painting as a powerful yet often overly complete medium—one that can close itself within the frame. By introducing volume, contrast, and intentional gaps, I aim to reopen the experience, leaving space for viewers to bring their own memories, emotions, and interpretations into the work.

Rather than delivering a fixed meaning, the work invites participation through sensation first, allowing meaning to emerge gradually and individually.