My work explores the complex relationship between human spirituality and self-identity, using the combined media of oil and clay to express the fluidity and ambivalence of human existence. Drawing inspiration from philosophical discussions about the boundaries between humans and animals, I aim to challenge the viewer's perception of identity as something fixed. The oil paintings are richly layered with textures that are metaphors for the complexity of the human psyche - ever-changing, layered, and often contradictory. The fluidity of the oil paintings allows me to portray the malleability of identity, shifting between human and animal forms, blurring the lines between us and the animal world.

In contrast, the use of clay introduces a tactile and sculptural dimension that reflects the solidity of identity. Clay is both a fragile and transformable material, representing how identity is constantly being shaped by internal and external forces. The combination of these materials allows me to explore the tension between self-definition and the influence of social norms, as well as the primal instincts that lurk beneath our consciousness.

My personal journey of self-discovery is reflected in my work, particularly through my experiences and the complex process of shaping my self-identity in terms of my family's identity and my search for self-acceptance. This, coupled with my endeavour to define myself beyond my socially assigned role, has deeply influenced the symbolism in my art. Through the fusion of oil and clay, I aim to question the rigid boundaries of human identity, suggesting that we are not just individuals defined by culture and society, but complex beings with an inherent animality that shapes our sense of self.