studioradek

Artist Statement

As an artist, I strive to transform my collection of experiences into forms that can be shared with others. My work has always been influenced by nature, by the visual and emotional dimensions of life, and by the artists who came before me as well as those working today. Although the world is often marked by conflict and uncertainty, my pieces tend toward optimism. I begin with raw, primordial ideas. From there, it becomes a choice: 
to remain within that primal framework or to refine and develop it further. Wood, for example, has a remarkable ability to lead the way. If you listen closely and allow yourself to be guided by the material, you may be rewarded with something unexpected and special. The same is true of painting. When you allow your inner self to guide the process, the hands naturally follow. It becomes a rewarding exchange between instinct, gesture, and form. Everything evolves — without exception. Over time, my sculptures have gradually progressed into paintings, and my paintings into sculptural forms. I am drawn to many techniques and disciplines, seeking ways to bring them together – woodcarving, textile and fibre art, painting, and metalsmithing. A hands-on approach remains essential to everything I create.