Stories in Stripes

The inspiration for this project came to me while I committed myself to a serious daily practice back in 2014. As routine was not my favorite thing, finding the drive to practice yoga and meditation daily and rigorously has been a challenge through the years. It became more interesting when I decided to add the creative element to it, which eventually became something much bigger.

Waking up early, I would start my day with an asana and a meditation practice, followed by a drawing session. Line after line, after line, my pen would go ways into my notebook and I would let it happen. The shapes then became objects and I would eventually give them meanings. In the end I’ve realized that there were stories unfolding in front of my eyes, stories from my past.

Later on, when bringing the lines onto the canvas, they became even closer and more intimate. It was like a revelation to see the connection even clearer and find myself in front of a bigger story told through all the pieces I have created together.

This then became my first exhibition and also the moment I have gained the confidence to call myself and artist.

I truly believe that my daily practice has been a stepping stone for this work to emerge from a deeper place.