Perhaps, I consider myself more of a portraitist, even though I create various other artworks. However, this genre often prevails in my creative endeavors. I employ diverse techniques, experiment with composition and forms, and incorporate narratives into my works. I would describe it as abstract realism. Primarily, I work with oil paint, harboring a deep respect for this medium akin to the paintings of artists from ancient eras.
Why portraits? I love observing and scrutinizing people. It continually astounds me how, despite our common features of eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and everything else, we all appear so distinct. I am captivated by the emotions we experience with a specific gaze towards someone. It's like hitting pause, I stop and contemplate, falling in love with moments. Consequently, I often find myself unabashedly studying unfamiliar people in public spaces, whether in transport or elsewhere. Regardless of the setting, this habit may embarrass them, but it doesn't deter me.
Similarly, I apply this approach in nature or urban settings, examining details anywhere there is living or dead nature—peeling paint fading in the sun on an old adjacent building next to a skyscraper, for instance. I love scrutinizing everything; it's immensely fascinating, beautiful, and diverse. From all these nuances, I draw inspiration. I combine elements that appeal to me, along with various painting techniques, resulting in something new, a unique amalgamation of emotions.
In summary, my paintings represent a distinctive puzzle of my emotions, images stored in memory, and skills in using different artistic techniques. It's almost like dreaming, where our brain creates a dream using everything we've seen and felt during the day, week, or something from the past. To put it in other words, it's a masterpiece created from the bits and pieces of life.