ABOUT

I work with various artistic mediums and sizes, exploring social and global issues. My approach involves integrating personal experiences with a broader understanding of the history of sculpture worldwide. I'm particularly interested in how materials solidify and shape my sculptural ideas.

I embrace a traditional perspective when it comes to the process of sculpting and manipulating materials. As a student, I extensively studied the works of sculptors such as Julio Gonzales, Pablo Picasso, David Smith, and admired Rodin's revolutionary approaches. Color has always played an unpredictable role in my work, and I've used various techniques like applied stains, industrial paint, metal sheets, and fabrics.

Traveling has had a profound impact on my artistic ideas and methods. Exploring Europe, India, South America, and West Africa, I've used photography as a working notebook to document how different cultures create and construct things, including architecture. All of these experiences have taught me to let materials speak in my artistic process, allowing them to guide me towards the final piece.

Even today, I am deeply engrossed in the process of carving to unveil a form. However, the form itself is not the ultimate goal; it serves as a guide and often leads me to incorporate found materials, a tradition seen in African Art, to bring forth a specific vibration and expression in my artwork. Currently, I am captivated by the idea of integrating used materials into my work, extending their lifespan and incorporating them into my exploration of global circumstances.