As an artist who creates abstract painted objects, my work is propelled by the optical power of color. I am particularly drawn to and work within the themes of landscape, femininity, and beauty. My intention is to evoke emotions through color and transcend the boundaries of traditional representation through abstraction.
The newest series, The Portals are oblong-shaped paintings inspired by art history (Sonia Delaunay, Jasper Johns) and serve as experiments in color dynamics, particularly within the context of feminist art. They could be seen as targets, portals or vaginas. Embarking on the series in 2021-22, I've encountered various challenges. Some pieces came to life as I had imagined, while others required time and thought. Initially, I set out to achieve a smooth paint application, aiming to minimize visible brushstrokes. However, as the series progressed, I consciously decided to reveal my hand as a painter, incorporating texture and exploring the complex interplay between perfection and imperfection.
As I delved into making these artworks, I couldn't help but ponder the historical significance of the target image in art. Jasper Johns' and Sonia Delaunay’s work, in particular, provided a fascinating lens through which to view this symbol. Their use of the target to represent the tension between representation and abstraction, as seen in the geometry of the concentric circles, sparked a deep curiosity.
I see these as operating within a set of ideas and symbols, capturing the meanings and parts to represent the subject to its fullest. They combine the inner and outer worlds, reality and imagination and embody the impact of color on human perception, drawing influence from color theorists such as Joseph Albers, Emily Noyes Vanderpoel, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. My exploration of color guided by the investigations of Albers and Vanderpoel, involves maintaining a journal to record my optical responses and preferences. Moreover, Goethe's idea that color is embodied within the body has significantly shaped my work, hence the words: Colors passing through us.