THE ART OF MAKING BY HAND

My artwork stems from an appreciation of analog art. Most pieces are handmade, using simple techniques but that require patience and precision.

Creating analog works demands focus and self-confidence with every freehand stroke. There is no “undo” button like there is in digital drawing. Mistakes leave traces, and often a blank sheet is needed to start again. That is why a final piece emerges as the result of multiple earlier attempts.

My abstract artwork invites to the viewer to reflect on the beauty of the hand’s gesture in drawing.

For me, creating handmade artwork carries the same significance as traditional craftsmanship. It reflects what sociologist Richard Sennett describes in his book The Craftsman:

“Craftsmanship names an enduring, basic human impulse, the desire to do a job well for its own sake.” (2008, p. 9)

Each piece is driven by this impulse: the pursuit of making something with care and dedication, simply for the sake of doing it well.

Every depicted figure is thoughtfully positioned, intentionally contributing to the harmony and meaning of the whole composition.