Notion is a portrait born from a quiet but unwavering conviction. I wanted to capture a moment of self-possession—a look that doesn’t need to explain itself. The monochrome palette strips away distraction, allowing the expression, the posture, and the unspoken message to take center stage.
The words "Don’t pretend you know what I think" came to me early in the process. They are not meant as confrontation, but as a reminder: what we see on the surface is never the whole story. We all carry inner landscapes that no one else can fully map.
This piece is my way of questioning the assumptions we make about others. It is about holding space for mystery, for complexity, and for the right to define oneself. In a world quick to judge, Notion asks for a pause—for empathy over certainty.
The original "Notion" was created with watercolor and ink on canvas and measures 80 x 80 cm.
My works are inspired by a wide variety of things. From people, encounters, events or even the forms and materials themselves. The result is not always an expression of the influences, but also of the creative process itself. I like to experiment in different directions, with.. Read more…