The Transferred Gesso Paintings series (2015-present) explores the boundaries between creation, destruction, and the duality of reality and representation. The process begins with the application of a thick layer of gesso onto a canvas, forming what appears to be a monochromatic white painting. This pristine surface is then intentionally eroded, revealing the raw linen beneath. The act of removing the gesso echoes an archaeological excavation, uncovering hidden layers of material that lie just beneath the surface.
In a second step, the peeled-off gesso fragments from the original canvas are rearranged onto another unprimed linen canvas, generating an entirely new image. This method not only exposes the ‘real’—the underlying linen—but also simultaneously creates a representation, blurring the line between what is real and what is constructed. The resulting work reflects a process where both the object and its representationfemerge from a single, interconnected action, highlighting the fluid nature of reality and perception.
