I am both a collector and an explorer. I seek out diversity in life and admire the many aspects of different cultures. I aspire to travel the world to experience those cultures directly. All of these impulses drive my paintings, which I create from memory.

I usually start with a small sketch before I begin painting. The image may change according to my spontaneity as the painting progresses. If I get stuck in the process, I may do a watercolor study or another sketch to guide myself. Nonetheless, I never use any direct references from life or photographs. Since there is no specific guideline or structure to follow, the work becomes more impromptu. I allow myself to feel free, impulsive and earnest during the execution. I aim to depict my experience sincerely. I paint loose images with texture and linear marks. I portray formal metaphors of my memories rather than realistic images.

Working from memory sometimes imbues my paintings with oneiric and surreal qualities. They become painterly maps of places I have been, and I provide the viewer with a retraceable route through my act of painting. I portray formal metaphors of my memories rather than realistic images. Memories are my mind’s collection, so I use painting to explore my mind.