About the art

Sumi-e, also known as Suibokuga (水墨畫), is a minimalist form of traditional art from East Asia. Mainly composed with black ink, with simple but expressive brushtrokes it aims to capture the essence or spirit of the subject while making a deep connection with our natural, living and non-living surroundings. The expressive brushwork is intentionally balanced out with empty spaces, creating a ‘yin-yang’ like atmosphere with a sense of silent harmony.

My main themes and subjects are flowers and plants, inspired by a habitual observation and admiration of nature. The artworks encourage the viewer to slow down, live in the moment and embrace the constant changes of life.
In harmony with my approach to nature, I am doing my best to work with environmentally friendly and sustainable materials. I love experimenting with different types of Chinese xuan, Japanese washi and Korean paper.

Occasionally, I paint animals, landscapes and scenes inspired by Asian folklore and my travels, too.