My previous Artist Statement was this:
«My practice is an ongoing journey of self-discovery, exploration, and expression. I create art that challenges established norms and perceptions, inviting viewers to question their assumptions and embrace new perspectives. Rooted in personal experiences, emotions, and cultural influences, my work goes beyond traditional boundaries to evoke visceral reactions and inspire transformative action.
Drawing on theories such as affect theory and Deleuze's ideas about difference, I strive to communicate at a level beyond words, using the universal language of emotions and sensations. Through unconventional materials and methods, I aim to disrupt complacency and provoke thought, provoking conversations about the complexities of the human experience.
My artworks, often made from found materials and endowed with personal narratives, serve as reflections of my childhood memories and emotional landscapes. The seemingly awkward and clumsy manner in which I create them is a deliberate reflection of life's chaotic and natural nature, inviting viewers to explore the beauty and meaning hidden within life itself. Such an imperfection is the key to balance, aesthetics and appreciation.
Ultimately, my art is a reflection of my journey of self-discovery and a celebration of the inherent diversity and complexity of the human experience. By challenging established norms and perceptions, I hope to foster dialogue, inspire empathy, and ignite positive change in the world.
In this contrast of colour, light and dark, light and heavy, soft and hard, I contrast difference. I also isolated this difference from my character. I always needed to look at the other side, to confront norms, rules and concepts. On the other hand, Jacques Derrida's Deconstruction is a method of critical analysis that seeks to uncover and dismantle the underlying assumptions, hierarchies, and binary oppositions that structure language and discourse. Its purpose is to reveal the limitations and contradictions inherent in any system of thought or representation. So it turns out, without understanding what I was doing on an unconscious and intuitive level, I began to oppose war to peace. This prompted me to look for these restrictions and limitations between acute opposition and difference.»
Here I am confused by references to clever theories. From my own experience, I have understood that the simpler and clearer the artist's statement, the better.
This is probably another reason why I use my other statement more often.
And this is an artist's statement that I use externally for my daily work.
“In my artistic practice, I navigate the evolving landscape of post-conflict visual culture, where the digital era's impact on our perception of reality intersects with deeper themes of belonging, trauma, and social change. I explore the transformative power of art in reconciling the tensions between the manipulated digital and physical worlds.
Through my use of unconventional materials and synesthetic expressions, I seek to evoke the raw emotions and complex narratives that emerge in the aftermath of conflict. By integrating debris, found materials, and vibrant colours, I strive to move beyond mere materiality and concepts, creating artworks that resonate on a deeply personal and universal level.
Central to my practice is the desire for clarity and truth amidst the fluidity of post-Internet art objects. I challenge traditional notions of originality and authenticity, inviting viewers to distinguish the authenticity of personal experience and vulnerability during the spread of digital media and propaganda.
My artistic vision extends beyond the confines of traditional art spaces, encompassing urban installations and digital interventions. By breaking free from the norms and rules of sculpture, I aim to capture the vitality of our world and stimulate dialogue around the enduring legacy of conflict and the timeless conditions of being alive.”
In my artistic practice, I explore the dynamic interplay between the physical and digital world, focusing on themes of manipulation of perception, temporality, fragility, trauma, aesthetics and ethics. My work navigates the evolving landscape of post-conflict visual culture, where the digital era's impact on our perception of reality intersects with deeper themes of belonging and social change.
Using unconventional materials such as recycled newspapers, construction debris, and vibrant colours, I seek to evoke visceral emotions and complex narratives that emerge from conflict. By integrating these materials, I aim to go beyond mere materiality and concepts, creating artworks that resonate on both personal and universal levels.
Central to my practice is the desire for clarity and truth amidst the fluidity of post-Internet art. I challenge traditional notions of originality and authenticity, inviting viewers to recognise the importance of personal experience and vulnerability in an era dominated by digital media and opinion manipulation.
My artistic vision extends beyond traditional art spaces, encompassing urban installations and digital interventions. By breaking free from conventional norms and embracing a bold, natural, and sometimes awkward and clumsy approach, I aim to capture the subjective narrative, vitality of our world and stimulate dialogue around the enduring legacy of conflict and the timeless conditions of being alive. Through my work, I strive to challenge norms, provoke thought, and inspire empathy, fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience - our shared struggles, joys, and the continuous quest for meaning.
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