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Three Studies for Self-Portrait
Soft pastel on paper
2024
Produced during the Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts with the course Power of Secrets, and as shown during the open studios.
Untitled
Linocut print on roll of paper
200 x 45 cm
2024
As shown in ZHdK & enterprise exhibition "at the premises of enterprise"
The Bear
Oil on canvas
60 x 70 cm
2024
Juxtaposing the familiar Swiss streetscape with the unexpected presence of a bear riding a bike, The Bear is a portrayal of displacement and alienation, as it is the unofficial symbol for both Switzerland and the artist’s hometown.
Untitled
Handmade linocut print on roll of paper
200 x 45 cm
2023
An infinitely continuous design inspired by the themes of eternal return found in “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez, reminiscent of rhizomes, the intricate pattern intertwines like roots or veins, embodying the nonlinearity of spacetime and human connections.
As shown in "Semesterfazit" and "Conditioner" exhibitions at ZHdK.
Intimacy
Soft pastel on paper
Oil on canvas
20 x 15 cm
2022
The painting showcases the transformation of figures through changing the opacity of the paint to create a double exposure-like effect. The back of the ear is symbolizing trust and affection, as it is only visible to those closest to you, even the individual themselves cannot see it. The small canvas size invites the viewer into an intimate experience.
Vultures
Oil and markers on canvas
34 cm
2022
As opposed to the idiom “getting butterflies in one’s stomach” this painting depicts the feeling of anxiety with vultures, ravens, and crows on an overgrown thorny creeper that has spread to the rib cages, lungs, and the condensed intestines inside the torso.
Shower
Oil on canvas
60 x 45 cm
2023
This painting portrays the intimate act of showering in a uniquely shaped flat with a quirky cat by the door. Through mismatched tiles and eerie drain tendrils, the piece explores themes of belonging, comfort, and the complexity of personal connection.
Flesh
Oil on canvas
60 x 45 cm
2021
This artwork depicts a moment when the artist felt the reality of their bodily existence when seated on a toilet looking at their hands. The veins are visible and light from within is channeled through the hands.
On Self I
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 cm
2021
The artist's semi-self portrait in the painting depicts them without hair and a closed mouth. Despite the restricted speech, the gaze is able toexpress itself through the use ofmake-up. This painting is part of a series that explores themes of self, identity, and self-expression.
On Self II
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 cm
2023
The second installment of the series features a portrayal of the artist as seen in the classic life simulation game, The Sims 2. The limited customization options available in the game result in a restricted variety of sim structures and a lack of real human resemblance. The figure in the artwork lacks emotion and consciousness, with eyes not directed towards the viewer, in contrast to the first piece in the project.
On Self III
Plaster based mix and oil paint on canvas
30 x 40 cm
2023
On Self III is a third version of the artist's self-portrait seen from a 3D perspective. The limitations and capabilities of the chosen medium are explored in this experimental half-bust/portrait. The features converge to a more realistic figure with added depth, but the setting still retains an "uncanny valley" feeling while changing with every different light that hits the figure.
Home
Oil on canvas
60 x 40 cm
2020
The opacity of the paint varies between different areas to create an illusion similar to the double exposure in photography. The figure is laid back and in a total state of relaxation. The background is subconsciously influenced by artist’s then current home, which led to its naming.
Self Portrait in Quarantine
Soft pastel on paper
35 x 25 cm
2020
The artist's work reflects their personal struggles during the pandemic, including past traumas, stress from the outside world, and self-harm. The close-up of the mouth with scars, perleche lesions, and wounded skin serves as a visual representation of these challenges.
Out of The Nutshell
Oil and markers on canvas
50 x 70 cm
2018 - 2020
Imitating advertisement shots, a woman is about to crack a walnut with her mouth in this painting. The phrase "In a nutshell" represents how advertisements condense and diminish our perceptions and identities. The oil paint and markers were added to enhance the subject and deviate from the generic realist image, completing the work.
Just Be Here Now
Soft pastel and oil on paper - Part 3/3 of a series influenced by the Midnight Gospel
40 x 50 cm
2020
Just Be Here Now depicts the artistic process of daydreaming. The imagery of a figure dangling upside down is enhanced by the addition of clouds, trees, and the skyline. The concepts of time and place are challenged through imagination.
Untitled
Soft pastel on paper
25 x 35 cm
2019
The artwork 'Untitled' focuses on the theme of identity loss due to the pressure imposed by society's norms, expectations, prejudices, and violence, depicted as figurative pulling hands. The painting unintentionally became a semi self portrait as a result of a crayon stain where the artist has a mole. The artist then added another mark to accurately depict their neck, making the painting a representation of their identity.