This body of work comprises of a series of paintings where superheroes, and particularly the Hulk, are very central to my creative process. I was originally drawn to the Hulk by his constant struggle to control his strength. There is a human aspect in this struggle that creates an empathy with the Hulk, which I try to express through his appearance in my paintings.
I believe it is this human element, the fragility behind immense strength that makes many people identify with aspects of the Hulk. I am drawn to this explosive, passionate expression of feelings from an otherwise quiet, sensitive and reserved person. When those feelings, and particularly anger, become too strong to hold inside, a transformation occurs.
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Hiding, 2013
Mixed media on canvas
123x168cm | 48.5×66 in.
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Superman, 2014
Mixed media on canvas
99x99cm | 39×39 in.
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After 10 months, 2013
Mixed media on canvas
80x134cm | 31,5 x53 in.
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I will do it anyway, 2013
Mixed media on canvas
170x160cm | 67×63 in.
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Sometimes I cannot control myself, 2012
Collage and mixed media on canvas
178x 142 cm |70x 56 in.
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Boiling, 2013
Mixed media on canvas
169x123cm | 66,5 x48,5 in.
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Mpeikon, 2013
Collage on canvas
104x89cm | 41x35in
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WISE to be, 2014
Mixed media on canvas
130 x127cm | 51 x50 in.
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Rising, 2013
Collage on canvas
60×60 cm | 23.6 x 23.6 in
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Superheroes’ Costumes, 2013
Mixed media on canvas
265x137cm | 104.5x54in.
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Hulk Tango, 2013
Mixed media on canvas
195x167cm | 77 x66 in.
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Alter Ego II, 2012
Collage on canvas
140x130cm | 55x51in
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Attitude I, 2013
Mixed media on canvas
196x150cm | 77x59in
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New York Hulk, 2013
Acrylic on paper
70x51cm | 28×20 in.
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Lips, 2014
Mixed media on canvas
112x102cm | 44×40 in.
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Alter Ego I, 2012
Mixed media on canvas
100x100cm | 39×39 in.
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Attitude II, 2013
Collage on canvas
230x 100 cm | 90x40in
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Spiderman’s Arrival, 2013
Collage on canvas
226x66cm | 89 x 26 in