"Emotional Landscapes" is a project intricately woven with layers of profound emotion and intricate texture, that unfolds as an intimate exploration of my inner landscapes, a recurring theme that underpins the entirety of my artistic journey.
I employed a medley of acrylic, texture paste, and golden leaves to create this work, applying my trusty paintbrush and palette knives to manipulate the materials and imbue the canvas with life. Each stroke, each dab and smear is a fragment of my spirit transferred onto the canvas.
This piece was conceived atop the remains of two previous paintings, belonging to dear friends. Their unseen artworks lie buried beneath the surface, their stories and energies absorbed and repurposed, breathing a new life and narrative into my creation. It is a testament to the cyclical nature of art and life, a poignant reminder of the beauty in transformation and renewal.
Textures play a central role in my art practice, serving as tangible conduits through which I manifest my feelings and emotions into reality. They impart depth and dimension to my work, transforming the canvas into a topography of my emotional state.
Although physically small in size, "Emotional Landscapes" is vast in its scope and depth. It encapsulates the infinite expanses of my reality, each contour and color imbued with a narrative that expands far beyond its physical constraints.
“Emotional Landscapes” (2022); 10x15 cm; mixed media on canvas.
The journey to create "Emotional Landscapes" spanned three months, period of deep introspection, exploration, and growth. This artwork is a part of me, a visual diary that charts the winding path of my inner world, a testimony to the profound relationship between the artist and the canvas.
