Formation and Flux Series

Formation and Flux explores nature’s instinctive processes of formation, adaptation, and transformation. Beginning with the structure of seashells, I investigate how organic forms emerge and how unseen forces guide their growth. This inquiry expanded to include other natural forms—flora, fauna, and anatomical structures—revealing patterns and symmetries that suggest a shared logic within nature’s design.

My process mirrors these ideas. Each piece begins with representational sketches made through direct observation, a traditional practice for understanding form. In the studio, I reinterpret these drawings through abstraction, using ink, graphite, and mixed media. Vigorous mark-making captures the energy of creation, while transparent layers compress time, embodying moments of growth and transformation. In works on Dura-Lar, a translucent archival mylar, I draw, paint, cut, and collage across multiple layers. This physical buildup becomes a metaphor for evolution itself—matter shifting and accumulating toward new forms.

Formation and Flux invites viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of life and the invisible forces that shape it.