From a young age, my heart has beat for modelling, drawing, and painting. Unlike most of my peers, I possessed both a creative spark and a mathematical mind.
Though I never deemed myself gifted, I recognised that my abilities were unparalleled within my circle. It felt as if no one else even attempted to reach the
heights I aspired to. At the beginning of my architectural journey, I was gripped by an unspoken fear - fear of failure.
My first attempt at painting a landscape from a photograph was satisfactory, but far from a masterpiece. Doubts crept in, making me question my desire to pursue painting. Why was I struggling? I clung to images, forms, and plots, desperately trying to capture them. Then, something changed. When I stopped obsessing over what should appear on the canvas and let go of my fear, a transformation occurred.
The paintings began to flow effortlessly, as if drawn from the depths of my subconscious. Emotions - laughter and tears, joy and pain, faith and disbelief, the past and future - all melded together and poured onto the canvases unfiltered.
Engaging in this most honest dialogue with my inner self, I found that my subconscious manifested through vibrant colours. The process became a joy, free from awkwardness or uncertainty. I painted intuitively, boldly, and candidly. This series emerged from a state of deep immersion and complete detachment from
reality. This form of self-expression became my anchor; my paintings are a sanctuary, a place where I can reside while staying rooted. Through them, I communicate my essence, transcending mere words to convey the depth of my being.
