Where art, nature and psyche intertwine through threads of memory, care and transformation
Colour has never been a stable language in my artistic practice. Like memory, it changes with time, with places lived, with the landscapes that inhabit us. Looking back at my work, I can trace my own life through the evolution of colour itself. My early paintings were immersed in luminous, almost fairytale-like palettes. Brilliant blues, …
Every material carries a memory. Before becoming part of an artwork, the paper in my studio has already lived another life. It has been a newspaper announcing yesterday’s events, a handwritten letter preserving an intimate voice, the page of a forgotten notebook, an advertising leaflet briefly held in someone’s hands, a map, a receipt, an …
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One of the comments I hear most often is that my embroidered self-portraits look too sad, too angry, too distorted—or simply not beautiful. I understand this reaction. We have become accustomed to portraits that reassure us, that smooth away uncertainty, that celebrate an ideal version of the self. We expect a face to be pleasing …
As both an artist and an art therapist, my practice is a unique interplay of creativity, healing, and self-discovery. This dual role allows me to not only express myself through visual art but also to guide others on their journeys toward emotional well-being and personal growth. In this post, I’ll share insights into my practice, …