I aim to draw attention to how the human body can be seen as a medium of art that challenges the typical way in which the body is perceived. Body art is often thought of as performance art, so my work challenges this stereotype by transforming naked skin into something extraordinary without the need for performance.

In my process, I start by researching locations and ideal lighting conditions for my shoots. I create mood boards for visual reference and use them as a guide throughout the process. I use paints that provide fullness and texture while still allowing the skin to breathe. I use a combination of brush and sponge to lay down the base, and finer brushes for detailing.

Photography is an important aspect of my work. I have the final image in mind before the shoot and, in capturing the photograph, I also capture a sense of my own mortality - the photo represents the end of the process, consecrating a moment that has already passed.

Through this attention to the transience of a photograph, the act of painting challenges me to create something eternal. My objective is to suspend my subjects in a process that is unfolding moment by moment, getting lost in the eternal present.

I enjoy working with locations and environments that illustrate a contrast between animate and inanimate objects. Vast expanses and large structures give a sense of grandeur, which contrast the subject's resistance against the vulnerability of being naked. By contrasting the subject with their environment, the naked body becomes a reflection of its surroundings, radiating a sense of emancipation.