Artist Statement

I am intrigued by how the absence or partial visibility of an image can influence our way of seeing, transforming the experience into one that goes beyond mere recognition. This exploration is rooted in the interaction between space, light, shadow, and the act of seeing. In my work, I engage with the theme of ephemerality, using nature as both subject and metaphor. Each piece aims to capture the essence of a fleeting moment, processing images of nature to the point where they hover on the edge of visibility. Ephemerality is expressed through the imagery, the materials I use, and the juxtapositions between obscurity and clarity.

Nature is intrinsically ephemeral: ever-changing, never static. I focus on images of water, plants, light, and shadow to evoke the transient qualities of the natural world while alluding to feelings of nostalgia, familiarity, and yearning. In this context, the choice of materials becomes integral to the emotional resonance of the work. Materials can conjure both tangible and intangible sensations. By using thin translucent materials that interact with light and air I can evoke the delicate, hazy, and fleeting sense of the ephemeral. These materials capture light, casting shadows that expand the image beyond its surface and into the space it occupies, transforming the environment itself.

In my pursuit of ephemerality, where clarity constantly shifts and moments are difficult to preserve, I employ various techniques that create a tension between the recognizable and the nearly imperceptible. Printmaking methods such as blind embossment and chine-collé allow me to layer imagery and materials in ways that either conceal or reveal parts of the composition. The imagery is primarily derived from photographs, often Polaroids, which for me hold a sense of nostalgia. The inherent unpredictability of the Polaroid medium adds an intentional degradation to the images, echoing the passage of time and the elusive nature of memory.