The figure has always been an important subject in my work. Coming from an academic painting background, I was initially drawn to the challenge and complexity of representing the human form. Over time, however, the figure became something more personal—a mirror through which I could explore my own experiences, emotions, and questions.

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My intention is not simply to paint a person, but to create a feeling or a state of mind. The posture, gaze, movement, color, composition, and even the distortions within the image all contribute to expressing a particular sentiment or atmosphere.

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The work exists between figuration and abstraction. Figuration allows me to speak about the physical world—the tangible reality we inhabit and rarely escape. Abstraction, on the other hand, becomes a way to suggest the inner world: emotions, memories, thoughts, and psychological states that are often difficult to describe directly.

By moving between these two languages, I aim to create paintings that reflect both the visible and invisible aspects of human experience.