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Texture is
the face
of time
Welcome to my world of art. In 2019, I began creating abstract texture art, a style where my past and future come together.
My designs are based on themes, fragments, or snippets of things that fascinate me. The foundation of my work often involves upscaling miniature fragments, such as old walls with peeling paint. I take a small piece and visually enlarge it by 100 times to achieve the result I envision.
This is how I create my works, discovering unique color combinations and different compositions that make each collection or solo piece unique. Each work tells its own small story and forms part of a larger expression.
Discover
the Beauty
of Texture
Back in 2005, I spent a tremendous amount of time developing myself as an artist. One of the art forms that had the most impact on me was graffiti.
Graffiti represents freedom and independence, something every creative person longs for. The thrill of creating my first piece made me instantly fall in love with it.
I quickly realized that everything is transient due to the influence of time and weather. You create a fresh piece, but within a few months, it gets worn by time. Colors fade, paint peels, and the texture of the wall becomes rough. This process has always fascinated me; it represents a piece of my time, creates atmosphere, and reflects that everything is temporary and must organically evolve.
These aspects are now evident in my work. The freedom of creating, like that young man with his spray can. The calligraphic and dynamic compositions from graffiti letters. And not to forget the transience, just like that old graffiti piece under the decaying bridge.
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The scale
is endless
This is only possible through true craftsmanship. In 2019, I invented a texture that brings my works to life. These custom-made mixtures allow me to work with true colors, where other textures lose their impact. They have the strength to build up to 4 cm thick and dry very hard, giving the works a feeling as if they have existed for years.
One of the trademarks of my work is the craquelure that forms during the drying process. Additionally, all frames are handmade, as no standard frame is strong enough to support the power of my works. All of this together makes my work timeless and offers endless possibilities to keep creating.