Statement
As a figurative painter deeply interested in the black body as a symbol of identity and resilience, I explore the question of memory by questioning different belief systems, ideologies, and contradictions linked to history and social constructs. By painting nude figures in black and white, without faces, from a low angle in vibrant, multicolored environments, I seek to create a dynamic dialogue between the past and the present, where our beliefs and social constructs question history and our collective memory. This interaction leaves an intentional opening for the viewer's imagination, creating a mirror effect between the work and the audience. I expose the vulnerability of black bodies in my representations, while revealing their beauty, mystical dimension, and influence in the spaces and contexts in which they find themselves. In this approach, I stage the complex realities of our societies in a surreal and symbolic way, offering viewers an opportunity for reflection and critical engagement. Fundamentally, I consider painting not only as a form of emotional, conceptual, or technical expression, but also as a marker of historical presence, a vehicle for memory.
