​

​

​

I paint large abstract paintings, exploring our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Why do I paint a visual imagery of what is 'in' me and not what I see 'around' me?

 

 

I'm fascinated by the human mind and the practice of self-inquiry. I feel it is vital that we practice being aware of ourselves and our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours; this act alone would substantially positively impact our world and its inhabitants.

 

 

Words by the Buddhist monk Robina Courtin, 

​

"We spend our lives being seduced by the outside world, believing that happiness and suffering come from 'out there'. In reality, they come from the way we perceive and interpret things not the things themselves. This deeply held misconception is at the root of our dissatisfaction, self doubt, anger, depression, anxiety, etc. But our minds can change. By becoming deeply familiar with the workings of our cognitive processes through introspection and learning to deconstruct them, truly, being our own therapists, we can loosen the grip of these neuroses and grow our marvellous potential for contentment, clarity, and courage, which are at the core of our being".  

Robina Courtin

​

​

 

 

​

​

i