BLACK & WHITE 10 images Created 18 Jun 2020
My collection is an ode to the purity and depth of black and white. Stripped of the distractions of color, these paintings bring raw truth to the surface, drawing the viewer into a realm where light and shadow take center stage. Through this medium, I seek to distill the essence of portraiture—of humanity itself—capturing both the rugged beauty of imperfection and the profound narratives etched into each face and gesture.
The portraits are intimate, close-up portrayals that lay bare the resilience, vulnerability, and unspoken strength of their subjects. At the same time, the collection includes scenes of individuals within their environments—philosophical snapshots that underscore the relationship between people and the spaces that define them. Both approaches speak to the universal and the deeply personal, bridging the gap between viewer and muse.
Using the timeless technique of chiaroscuro, I sculpt emotion through light and shadow, creating drama and depth. Each stroke of pure black or stark white narrates its own story. The absence of gray magnifies the simplicity and clarity of the subject. For me, this collection is not just about visual art; it is a silent exploration of connection, identity, and the fleeting yet eternal nature of the human experience.
The portraits are intimate, close-up portrayals that lay bare the resilience, vulnerability, and unspoken strength of their subjects. At the same time, the collection includes scenes of individuals within their environments—philosophical snapshots that underscore the relationship between people and the spaces that define them. Both approaches speak to the universal and the deeply personal, bridging the gap between viewer and muse.
Using the timeless technique of chiaroscuro, I sculpt emotion through light and shadow, creating drama and depth. Each stroke of pure black or stark white narrates its own story. The absence of gray magnifies the simplicity and clarity of the subject. For me, this collection is not just about visual art; it is a silent exploration of connection, identity, and the fleeting yet eternal nature of the human experience.
