Many narratives and experiences in my work stem from my own family history. The moments spent listening to my Oma's tales, I cherish. Each story brought life to my long-passed relatives. I also draw inspiration from the stories of others to gain a broader perspective. Every picture I see (I love snooping around in someone else's family album), every story I read or hear, has the potential to become an artwork. This process is both personal and universal, exploring human experience and connection throughout time.
The core of my work revolves around artistic research on intergenerational narratives. I am fascinated by how deep emotions, memories, and experiences are passed down from generation to generation, shaping our current existence.
My personal journey began with the stories and experiences I heard from my grandparents. Their life experiences and the emotions they conveyed, such as fear, loss and forbidden love, profoundly impacted me. These emotions, I realized, are often unconsciously transmitted, influencing our way through life. According to epigenetic research, they even affect our DNA, shaping our life experiences and forming our identity.
Through my creative process and research, I aim to make this influence more tangible, exploring how these impactful experiences shape us. In many of my artworks, a girl appears as a central figure. She symbolizes the connection between generations and the transmission of emotions and experiences. Often surreal and evocative, her presence reflects the complex and invisible nature of these intergenerational influences.
