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I make work that explores the application of abstract linear geometry in urban landscapes and figurative drawings. I see this as a dynamic linear series that depicts recessional spatiality and movement across the surface.
I enjoy the juxtaposition of structure, speed and pace in urban spaces. Lines with fluidity create an immediate sense of order versus chaos but both languages conspire to convey paradoxical complexity and intensity. It is reminiscent of Peter Ackroyd’s audio guide of ‘London’ the different areas and how they resemble a thousand vortices.
Through the use of lines against complex background washes I envisage and express London as a whole within the framework of a painting referencing my Romanian, Macedo-Romanian, mixed Jewish and Romanian Orthodox heritage. Having been born and brought up in London, the city has influenced my work and developed as a direct result of my immediate environment.
I often break up the abstract series with figurative drawings allowing me to revert back to the abstracts with a fresh eye. The process of making these is often cathartic and acts as a barometer of my state of mind. These portraits have become a series in their own right and have evolved in tandem with poignant experiences over the years. The abstract and figurative works are then displayed together creating a dialogue with each other.