As a Berlin-based makeup artist I began my painting journey in 2020 to explore aesthetics and meaning beyond the client-focused nature of makeup artistry.
I like to delve into themes of solitude and connection and the quest for balance between the self and the environment, trying to capture individuals in moments of contemplation.
My portraits are meant to convey a sense of calmness and a deep appreciation of the natural world while trying to blur the lines between the organic and the symbolic.
I do allow shapes and expressions to emerge slowly and organically on the canvas with little reliance on preliminary sketches. In this way, my painting technique becomes a natural extension of my work as a makeup artist.