THE PROCESS

My art style unfolds in three stages. It begins with loose doodles centered around a theme, a message or simply a word—sometimes sparked by a quote from a book I’m reading, other times by a moving philosophical conversation with a friend. In this stage, I let my inner child play, visually exploring the idea until I land on a concept that feels right.

In the second stage, I photograph the sketch and digitally finger-paint over it. This allows me to refine lines, sharpen edges, and create a more intentional composition while balancing positive and negative space. At this stage, I print a copy and paint the negative space with black acrylic. This is my last chance to adjust composition.

Once I’m satisfied with the piece, I draw the image on a wooden panel with precise lines. This final stage is slow and meticulous—there’s no room for error, as the wood itself becomes the positive space in the painting.

I love this process because it lets me embrace both spontaneity and precision, from uninhibited imagination to calculated orchestration.

THE INSPIRATION

My current collection was inspired from two books I recently read: Nexus by Yuval Harari and The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman.

Yuval Harari, a historian and philosopher, explores how history has always had mechanisms for self-correction—systems and institutions that help societies adjust as they learn and grow. Without them, he argues, they die. His argument is that with the rapid advancement of AI and robotics, we are entering uncharted territory, one that could impact global democracies. Unlike past technological shifts in human history, AI is all-seeing, all-knowing, and always learning. Harari warns that without a global system of checks and balances, AI could be misused—either by itself or by bad actors seeking to exploit it.

Mustafa Suleyman, who leads Microsoft’s AI division, delivers an equally cautionary message. He argues that the only way to prevent AI related catastrophic events is through strict containment and control. However, he also warns of the unintended consequences from this—such control could grant governments unprecedented power, potentially leading to authoritarian societies where our freedom is at risk.

Despite these doomsday concerns, both authors acknowledge AI’s potential to revolutionize modern medicine, make goods and food more affordable, and help equalize societies worldwide. The question remains: at what cost?

The all-seeing eyes of AI are upon us, challenging us to ask: are we ready—mentally, emotionally, and culturally—for the revolutionary changes ahead? It is within this conversation that I draw inspiration to create art centered on CONSCIOUSNESS and THE VIEW IS YOU.