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You've  exhibited  in  both  physical  and  virtual  spaces.  How  does  audience  interaction  differ  in  these
             environments?
             The physical space is still best, as there is less distance to the artwork. The exchange is more direct. However, I have
             found  that  more  people  can  be  reached  online  and  the  barrier  to  viewing  an  exhibition  is  less  significant.  I  think  a
             combination of both is ideal.
             Do you think an artist's personal experiences should be central to their work, or should art transcend
             individual perspectives?
             Great art goes beyond the individual state of mind of an artist. However, there may be aspects that are personal in
             nature. Nonetheless, a good artist should have the freedom not to reduce themselves to that. At least that's how I feel.
             In  recent  years,  you've  received  awards  and  exhibited  internationally.  How  have  these  experiences
             influenced your artistic direction?
             They empower me. Despite all the adversity in current events, I remain steadfast and always try to evolve, no matter
             what happens. I couldn't bear to fall into a rut. Cultural diversity is so enriching and I really enjoy making discoveries. In
             big and small ways.
             Looking forward, what are your aspirations for the PortLand series, and are there other themes you're
             interested in exploring?
             Currently, I am working on the fourth part of the PortLand cycle: “Seasons of PortLand”. I think that the seasons can
             show how humankind and nature belong together. Many questions and observations from the present and the past
             contribute to it. Among other things, it is about recognizing contradictions and about something particularly important
             to me: reconciliation and consistency.
             How do you view your art's impact on viewers? Do you hope to inspire reflection, action, or something
             entirely different?
             First and foremost, I want viewers to be able to engage with the work openly and with curiosity. This is not a certainty
             from the outset, since, especially when it comes to abstract art, many details are not immediately visible. It's like a good
             sonata: it has a playing time, so you have to listen from beginning to end to understand the meaning of the piece. It
             works the same way with paintings: the experience is not complete at first glance; pictures are like stories that you first
             have to decipher. Ultimately, however, I have no control over what the viewers make of them.


                                                  Happiness Remains Included
                                                  Oil on canvas,
                                                  75x50cm, 2021


























                                                       Stay Put With Happiness
                                                              Oil on canvas,
                                                             75x50cm, 2021


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