Work Statement

My recent works titled “Contact Zone” refer to dynamic spaces where opposing forces converge, interact, and engage in a complex interplay. In my mixed media paintings, I explore the intricate relationships between humans and the natural world, depicting them in a state of metamorphosis with various animals and plants. This endeavor is rooted in a post-humanist perspective, emphasizing fluidity rather than confines that traditionally separate humans from the rest of nature. In these works, boundaries dissolve and hierarchies are leveled, allowing for a deeper exploration of coexistence. Through this lens, the agency of other life forms is elevated and examined, showcasing their role in our shared environment. The concept of contact zones, originally articulated by Mary Louise Pratt in her influential work “Arts of the Contact Zone” provides a foundational framework for understanding these interactions. This idea has been further enriched by Donna Haraway’s book “When Species Meet”, where she underscores the need to rethink relationships between different species in our interconnected world. My paintings invite viewers to reflect on these notions, encouraging a dialogue about identity, social constructs, transformation, and the shared experience of life across lines of difference. The visual narrative challenges viewers to perceive beyond established margins, suggesting a flexible, dynamic ecosystem where distinctions blur and mutual interdependence emerges. Each composition becomes a site of negotiation, dialogue, and potential reimagining of our relationship with the more-than-human world.


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