BIO

Can art be justified if it breaks someone's heart? My unwavering stance is a resounding no. Art neither assaults nor defends. It becomes morbid when it impedes life or hinders our understanding of it. Consequently, I don't conform to the archetype of the artist who sacrifices all for the sake of art. Art is not born out of forfeiting life; it emerges when summoned, providing as much as it demands, and thus, permeating every aspect of existence. Categories like painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, dance, and cinema hold academic significance, but an artist may create works in any combination or all of these domains simultaneously.

I frequently perceive art as an instrument of restoration, mending the damage inflicted by the narrative of "our commonalities unite us" upon our civilization. Each individual is singular and irreplaceable. It is not our similarities that bind us together, but rather, it is our distinctive originality. This is where art begins. It neither inflicts pain nor annihilates; instead, it bestows life.

This belief is at the core of my artistic philosophy, shaping the way I live and create.