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First traces, chapter 2 from the Works
The works, a journey in seeing, chapter 2: First traces When I look back at my earliest work, I see no clear direction, no plan, no theme that I consciously followed. What I do see are traces. Small drawings, lines that repeat, forms that return without me knowing exactly why. As if something was already in motion, not yet ready to be named. At that time, I did not think in terms of meaning. I worked, I looked, and I moved on.Sometimes an image disappeared as quickly as it ha
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May 31 min read


A journey in seeing, The WORKS chapter 1: introduction
This series of blogs is both a reflection and a continuation. In The Works, a journey in seeing, I follow my paintings from the earliest works to the present. Not to create a complete overview, but to trace what has repeated, shifted, and deepened over time. Much of what I recognize in my work now was already present from the beginning though still unnamed. What has gradually come into focus is not only what appears, but the space in which it appears. A painting does not aris
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May 31 min read


New Release: WINGS & THE CALL
Two educational art books inspired by the Hero’s Journey. I’m thrilled to share the publication of my two new books WINGS: A Heroine’s Journey to Color and THE CALL: A Hero’s Journey to Explore now available worldwide. Both are educational coloring and reflection books that invite children (and the child within us) to explore courage, creativity, and self-awareness through art and storytelling. WINGS: A Heroine’s Journey to Color For girls, ages 8–14 WINGS is a poetic and
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Oct 30, 20252 min read


"The Language of the Unknown: Why Illegible Symbols in Art Continue to Fascinate Us"
Why are we drawn to symbols and characters we cannot understand? In my work, I incorporate foreign scripts—letters and symbols from...
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Feb 20, 20251 min read


"Art as a Journey: The Hidden Paths in My Work"
Art is more than an image—it is a journey. My work is inspired by life’s transitions, the unseen pathways we navigate, and the labyrinths...
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Feb 20, 20252 min read
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