"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." – Scott Adams
After many years of creative expression in various forms, I have refined my work to what it is today. My inspiration comes from diverse sources: life experiences, visits to new places, architecture, and reading about old crafts. Ultimately, clarity comes during my daily walks in the forest, where I gain insight into the direction of my creative path.
I always admire people who can clearly articulate where their inspiration comes from. For me, it's not as easy to define. I probably draw inspiration from various events in my life. It comes from within. Ultimately, clarity for a project emerges during my daily walks in the forest, where I gain insight into the direction of my creative path.
The forms I use are chosen intuitively; sometimes I sketch them beforehand, but often I start without a plan and let the design emerge organically. Once the embroidery is complete, the linen is stretched and painted with natural dyes and layers of natural pigments. When I find materials in nature that produce beautiful colors, I process them myself into pigments, layering them until depth is achieved.
The final step is framing, which I do myself to maintain a natural appearance with small imperfections.