Moments Of Being

Solo exhibition presentation. I chose the title of the exhibition from Virginia Woolf’s autobiography of the same name because it conveys the idea of brief moments of personal realization, introspection, and interconnectivity that can be meaningful and transformative. The title also suggests that these moments can be fleeting and unique, offering a potent reminder to appreciate the present and engage deeply with one's surroundings.

When approaching abstract art, I embrace improvisation and the absence of a defined image or map, to begin with. I allow the artwork to evolve through spontaneous decisions and reactions between colors and marks, and shapes. As I add and subtract layers, the painting evolves in response to the moment, much like an irresistible puzzle that takes shape as I work.

Through this cycle of building and collapse, an image eventually emerges and takes command of the painting. The painting that emerges is a pictorial account of a voyage, which, in my opinion, acts as a gateway to a realm of introspection, meditation, and insight for those who observe it. I believe that art provides an opportunity to pause and ruminate on something beyond the mundane, delving deeper to establish meaningful relationships.