Much of my work is about bodies and the winding complexities of nature. While a lot of viewers find my work horrific, I feel something sublime and beautiful in chaos. The unpredictable flow of our natural world is imprinted into our DNA: we rise at times above it, but it is always with us.
In contrast, there are equal parts wonder and fear in the alien realms of geometry. For a decade I’ve scanned through divine and perverse manuscripts, which over time, now anchors my figures into their world.
From History of Magic by the French occultist Eliphas Lévi. The branches of the Tree of Life contain the 7 wonders of the world, linked with the 7 planets of traditional astrology and 7 metals.
As civilizations have retreated from their animal state, simplified, perfect forms have come to symbolize ideals. Even runes and alphabets hold magical implications. Lines and basic shapes call upon ancient gods or hold mysteries we cannot grasp. The two lines of a cross can represent immense suffering. Paimon’s sigil is a metaphor for winding secret riches, wisdom guided by a demon king.
Sigil of Paimon
God represented with the holy trinity. He is framed with the four domains of God's rule: the man represents humanity; the lion, wild animals; the ox, domestic animals; and the eagle, birds. - Wikipedia
I enjoy drawing from these references to create a newer, contemporary geometric void. Humans are now more adapted to living through tiny boxes: micro-apartments, televisions, phones, tiny slices of land parcels. We enjoy nature as a leisure, but ultimately, where should we belong?
