“These works were an attempt to manifest my memory patterns and turn them into shape and colour without being too literal. It is a very difficult thing to stay in a space of subconscious recall rather than being specific. I wanted them to focus on the vague, less tangible parts of the memories, like smells and feelings and with some pieces it worked better than with others.
What I’ve learned from this experience is that the more vivid the memory, the harder it is to stay in the abstract. Our minds are so quick to associate recognisable shapes with every thought and feeling. This is how our brain works after all. Trying to work against this force meant to stay conscious and catch myself before heading down the familiar path. Almost like entering a new reality instead.”
Scientifically speaking, memories are patterns of neuronal activity. We create sequences of neurones to remember and make up our world. Our whole reality is based on these patterns, wich if you think about it sounds truely insane. You see and experience your world, depending on your pattern collection. Of course, nobodies collection is the same, hence we all live in alternate realities without even noticing.
In this series of oil paintings, I’ve tapped into the memories of places I’ve traveled to in 2020. A solo trip through Australia, filled with significant memories and unique experiences, from crossing the Simpson Desert to diving into the magnificent waters of some remote hot springs.