REFLECTIONS 

The “Reflections” series is about the distorted and fragmented images reflected in the water - that symbolize the complex and ever-changing nature of our own lives, and the way that we are constantly adapting to new situations and perspectives.

At the same time, “Reflections” are also about reflecting on our own lives, considering our actions and experiences in light of who we are and who we want to be. The paintings are an exploration of the idea of fluidity, that we are always in a state of flux, constantly being shaped by the world around us and our own internal reflections.

The idea for this series came from me thinking about the metaphor of water - how water is seen as a symbol of the Tao, or the ultimate reality and the flow of the universe. It is believed to represent the essential nature of things, and is often associated with the idea of flexibility and adaptability. I was also thinking about the concept of being submerged in water - the water passing and moving around us, but we are just staying in one place. Thinking about the way we feel body-less and timeless when submerged in water. The meditative character of it.

Taking cues from my loose sketches, line drawings, memories and thoughts, I created the paintings and drawings in the “Reflections” series. The paintings’ expressive brushstrokes, visible impasto texture, organic and gestural lines - all add to the idea of fluidity. By choosing a somewhat unsettling color palette (and avoiding the obvious blue/green colors when depicting water) for the “Reflections” series, I’m pushing forward the idea of painting as a broad and open ended metaphor. In the end, we see paintings not only as they are but as we are.