Cell Series

The cell series investigates cells and the nature of disease. I see parallels in the relentless multiplication of viruses and rabbits and the deceptive beauty of a seemingly healthy fruit that harbors decay within. The work examines the space between beauty and imperfection, health and malady. A lush peach symbolizes the body’s fragility, with a poisonous pit hidden at its core. Within this interplay lies the dance between life and death.

I have been fascinated lately with 'Japanese Kintsugi' as a source of inspiration in my work. The art of mending broken objects with gold, traditionally used in pottery, is a metaphor for resilience and healing. I am bringing this concept to the canvas, incorporating artificial golden cracks that resemble scars on the skin's surface. In this act of restoration, I find the power of acceptance.