About
The purpose of art is to challenge thinking. Changing the world starts with changing our thoughts.
I am inspired, fascinated and obsessed by the full scale of life on our planet. Through painting, I explore the complex connections between species, and question our role as humans in this beautiful and threatened eco-system.
In my current artwork, I combine natural elements like flowers, birds and insects. I portray my connection with nature, and also our journey through life and inevitable death.
I question the ego-driven need of our species to attain material wealth and pursue power through the domination, exploitation and destruction of our eco-system.
Through the eyes of the ego, everything and everyone is seen as separate. This disconnect allows unthinkable cruelty and violence.
This can change if we acknowledge that we form part of a system of life that is larger than we are, but which is also fragile and interdependent.
I remain hopeful and motivated by the potential that resides in every human to become conscious of this connection, and to feel empathy and compassion towards all other beings.
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I am deeply concerned about the threatened eco-system and have a keen interest in nature conservation. My intention with my art is to bring appreciation and awareness to how beautiful, precious, and important all of nature is.