Since moving to the U.S. in 2020—and even a little before then—I noticed how quickly my days began filling up. Tasks, responsibilities, work, exercise... constant motion. Somewhere along the way, I found myself wondering: When do I actually take a breath? When do I soak in the living part of life?
Even though I was moving forward—making progress, feeling happy—I also felt like time was slipping away too quickly. Life was happening, but I wasn’t fully feeling it. I started to realize how easily we miss the quiet moments that give our days depth: the fleeting emotions, the small joys, the things that make us feel truly alive.
When I first began creating art in 2018, starting with a series of pen drawings, something changed. These pieces would take weeks to complete, and I’d often spend hours at a time fully immersed in the process. I’d look up and realize three hours had passed, yet I felt more energized, more grounded. There was a shift in my energy—like the world had slowed down just enough for me to catch up to myself. In that space, I had room to think, to reflect, to just be.
Later, when I transitioned to painting, I found a similar flow. The act of layering paint and texture felt meditative, as though time paused for just a moment. Without even realizing it, I began painting directly from my experiences—focusing on personal memories and emotional moments, using art as a way to process and preserve them.
That process sparked a deeper reflection on life itself. I started asking myself: What is all of this adding up to? What gives our daily routines meaning? I noticed how the smallest rituals—morning coffee, a quiet walk—were actually the moments that brought me the most joy. They felt insignificant on the surface, yet they grounded me.
Through my work, I try to bring attention to those often overlooked moments. My paintings are built in layers, much like life—inviting the viewer to look closer, to notice the subtle details that reveal themselves over time. I believe we all need space to pause, reflect, and make sense of the world around us.
My art is an invitation into that space. A place to breathe, to feel, and to reconnect with what matters.