Selected Artist — Open Call 2026
About
My artistic practice revolves around geometric and symmetrical patterns, as well as optical illusions. It is like a playful mix of 3D painting and a kind of contemporary trompe-l'œil (deceiving the eye). While the paintings are often perceived as three-dimensional, it is merely an illusion—the surface is completely flat.
My pieces are distinct in both color and form; the colors are calm and harmonious, featuring razor-sharp edges. To enhance the illusion, I saw out various shapes from wooden panels, which I then paint in multiple layers using vinyl paint. My sources of inspiration range from Art Deco patterns to Italian Renaissance painters and Walt Disney.
My working process is consistent and analog, without the use of computer programs or the like. I begin by making sketches with colored markers, which I then transfer onto the wooden panel. After sawing out the shapes, I finally paint them with vinyl colors. More often than not, one painting leads to another in an endless process.
Selected works
Forest Star, 2026, vinyl on birchply, ⌀120 cm
Kalejdoskop, 2025, vinyl on birchply, ⌀150 cm
Lollipop, 2026, vinyl on birchply, ⌀120 cm
POW, 2026, vinyl on birchply, ⌀120 cm
Sunrise, 2026, vinyl on birchply, ⌀120 cm
Twisted, 2026, vinyl on birch plywood, 285×60 cm
Q & A
Is geometry a constraint or a freedom for you — and has that answer ever changed?
To me, geometry represents endless freedom, and I am fascinated by its inherent laws because within those strict rules, I find infinite possibilities.
Walk us through your process — where does a piece begin, and how do you know it's finished?
I begin by drawing the pattern on paper using a compass and a ruler, which I then color with felt-tip pens. After that, I transfer the design onto wooden panels and cut them out using a jigsaw. Then the painting process begins; mixing the colors themselves is very time-consuming. I know a piece is finished when the colors 'marry' one another, and when the 3D illusion suddenly reveals itself."
