ABOUT ME
ARTIST STATEMENT
I create from a place where grief, longing, and hope intersect. My work explores the emotional tension between absence and belonging, shaped by personal experiences of family fragmentation, silence, and cultural boundaries.
Using layered materials, symbolic forms, and recurring visual metaphors, I investigate what it means to build a self in the absence of traditional safety, how memory reshapes identity, and how tenderness can become a form of rebellion.
As a woman and daughter of dual worlds, I use art not just as a means of expression, but as a form of alchemical healing, holding both trauma and beauty in the same space. I strive to create a bridge between what is seen and what is felt underneath, with a deep intention to connect with the viewer on an emotional level.
Through my work, I invite others to reflect on their own stories, raw and imperfect, while embracing the contradictions that make us whole. My paintings, often created on linen and jute, are more than compositions; they are vessels of identity, history, and emotion. The fabric and mediums I use carry with them a sense of home, of culture, and of a deeper, invisible connection to the world.
For me, creating art is a journey of letting go and surrounding myself with the true path that my codes come from. The process is both exhilarating and calming, and it is through this journey that I hope to inspire others to find their own path through the transformative power of art.
M I R A Y is a multidisciplinary artist based in Amsterdam. Her work explores themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, often drawing from her cultural background and personal history. Using materials such as watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and oil sticks, M I R A Y creates textured, layered compositions that reflect emotional depth and transformation.
M I R A Y’s practice bridges the space between the seen and the unseen, inviting viewers to reflect on their own stories while navigating complex emotions like loss, belonging, and connection. Her work balances raw expression with refined composition, offering a quiet yet powerful space for introspection.
With a growing presence in the art world, M I R A Y continues to craft pieces that resonate on both personal and universal levels, encouraging a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.