I examine the fusion of traditional and digital techniques, focusing on transforming abstract ink and acrylic sketches into large-scale prints. My process begins by isolating details that capture my eye and imagination such as shapes and colors that evoke landscapes, planets, or ethereal figures. I then enhance these elements digitally, merging the paint’s tactile flow with technological distortions.

From these enhanced details, I construct narratives that bring the piece to life, exploring concepts, stories, and ideas fed by the artwork itself. Inspired by contemporary artist Walid Raad’s play with fabricated truths, this approach probes the fluidity of reality in a digital age, where the line between fact and fiction blurs.

My former research into the evolution of images amid the sophistication of new technologies and realistic simulations required me to process numerous footages and images from drone and satellite perspectives, scrutinising landscapes and urban spaces in all their details. However, it was a visit to the Van Gogh Museum where I was able to observe via a magnifier the brushstrokes in one of Van Gogh’s paintings.

This experience truly reshaped my practice as I was able to explore another dimension of the painting. It drew my attention to the unseen beauty hidden within the smaller scale. Urging me to observe art and paintings from the same overhead perspective as a drone: exploring thoroughly and uncovering stories in the smallest elements.

Occasionally, I also delve into figurative painting as a side practice, drawing on Basquiat’s bold style and Richter’s abstract escapes to create vibrant, personal works. These pieces, though distinct from my narrative-driven prints, complement my broader exploration of expression through paint when words fail to convey my thoughts and feelings.