My art is deeply connected to my subconscious mind. When I first began exploring abstraction, I struggled to let go of my biggest strength and weakness: perfectionism. Coming from a background in detailed realistic painting, I was used to lines that were precisely placed and carefully measured. But that level of control no longer felt like the direction my work needed to grow.

Every attempt to step outside realism left me feeling confused, lost, and uncomfortable. I kept getting stuck—until one day I tried drawing with my eyes closed. That moment changed everything. The shapes that appeared without my conscious control felt raw, honest, and unlike anything I had made before.

I began incorporating subconscious drawing into my painting practice, and “Subconscious Lines” emerged from that process. This series became a way to free myself from my own mind, break away from perfection, and trust something deeper.

For the first time, I created work that truly felt like it spoke to my soul.