“My interest lies in the uncomfortable. Instead of looking for shelter, I expose myself, endure the cold rain on bare skin to pass the threshold where my own vulnerability stops being frightening and becomes an experience.

The artworks created during this time, surprisingly accurately reflect the sensations I am going through. Rain in the rainforest can be heavy but has a calm sensation as the winds are blocked by the dense foliage. These ‘sittings’ were accompanied by a sensation of surrender for me. ”