What is more important – the finished work or the process?

It’s not the finished work that matters, but the moment in which I recognize myself within. Art, for me, is not about reaching a goal but about following traces – working with open possibilities, get in contact with the unknown. It’s about those moments that touch something deep inside, that triggers something, that cannot be grasped. Something powerful, which is difficult explain in words. The work is merely an echo of this process, not its purpose.

What is the essence of creativity for you?

Creativity is not just about doing – it’s about allowing. Not just about to be seen, but creating to understand, to recognize, to remember. Creativity is a movement that flows through when I allow myself to stay open.

Why is artistic expression so important to you?

We live in a world that conditions us to be useful. Art reminds me to be alive. Art does not explain the world; it expands it. It allows me to ask questions without searching for answers. For me, artistic expression means following what truly fascinates and electrifies me – what I cannot ignore.

When does something truly new emerge?

When I free myself from the illusion of knowing something. When I dare to step into the unknown – without a safety net, without a plan. The new emerges in the space where expectations dissolve, and possibilities arise. When my attention drifts to places where no one expects it. Not even myself.

How do you think about unlocking potential?

Don’t let yourself be defined. Not by your job, not by your work, not by society – and especially not by yourself. The moment you settle into an identity, you limit your potential. Art is the opposite of obedience. It begins where i am willing to question myself.

When does art move you?

I am moved by inperfect, the raw force that reaches out to me. The untamed energy of something that refuses to explain itself. Art touches me when it shakes me awake, when it inspires me – when it reminds me of something I thought I had forgotten. When it speaks to me without needing words.

What qualities are essential for the artistic process?

Deep trust. Stubbornness. The willingness to feel everything, to question everything, to play. Being aware of the preciousness of one’s own attention – and not wasting it. Art demands devotion. The courage to take care of not repeat myself or getting stuck in a loop.

What is the greatest challenge in being an artist?

To resist the temptation of certainty, to keep unlearning, to remain in motion. The greatest challenge is not creating but maintaining the space where creation can happen. Art is not about mastery—it’s about remaining a beginner.

How do you know when a work is finished?

When it no longer needs me. When it speaks on its own, detached from my intentions. A work is never truly finished—only abandoned at the right moment. Some pieces take years to let go of, others leave me before I even understand them.

Is there a question you keep asking yourself?

Who is speaking? Is it me, or is it something beyond me? Am I shaping, or am I being shaped? I think all creative work is, in some way, an attempt to listen—to what is present, to what wants to emerge.

What is your advice to someone seeking their artistic voice?

Forget about style. Forget about perfection. Follow what unsettles you, what pulls you in, what refuses to leave you alone. Your voice is not something you invent—it’s something you uncover by doing.

What remains when everything else fades?

Only the experience. The process, the moments of clarity, the silent dialogues between myself and the work. Not the outcome, not the recognition, not the expectation. What remains is the transformation, the traces of something that once moved through me. Art is not what I leave behind—it is what I have lived.