Short Bio
I studied culture, including Art History and Aesthetics. After moving to Ireland in 2007 I developed a particular interest in the subconscious processes and underwent a training in Celtic Shamanism (2015-2016, Dublin) and holotropic breathwork with facilitators from Ireland and USA. In 2015 I completed an oil painting course at Marino College, Dublin. After settling in in the west of Ireland in 2021, I returned to artistic activity. I participated in an event connecting visual arts with neo-classical music, hosted by a NYC composer Margin Alexander; exhibited in Co. Mayo; participated in group exhibition at 126 Gallery in Galway. Recently completed participation in international project Sky Fish Sea Bird founded by Brasilian art critic and scholar Oscar D’Ambrosio, celebrating 100 years of Surrealism. Currently participating in group show at Athena Gallery, Longford.
Statement
Art and other forms of creativity have been the essence of my existence since I was a child. I spent countless hours copying famous paintings as well as creating original images and sculptures when I was small, as a teenager and a young adult.
The main sources of my inspiration are natural phenomena and the dynamic changes around me that I observe in the rural location I am privilaged to occupate,as well as psychology, various forms of spirituality, science and world affairs. I search for universal truths found in philosophy and different traditions of spirituality, manifested in symbols, archetypes and fantasy. I constantly search for parallels between disciplines.
My creativity is based on giving up control and planning. I let the intuition lead me and the process unfold while it lasts.
I work in oil on canvas or paper, watercolours, soft pastels and variety of other media.
