In my artwork, I am interested in creating visuals with a handmade look and feel. Coming from a background in illustration, combining analog with digital art by integrating crafted elements such as different strokes and textures is natural to me. I am deeply invested in social and environmental themes, such as the protection of endangered species and the fight against plastic pollution, which led to the creation of my animated short film diminuendo. In my animations I am often inspired by a piece of music that becomes the soundtrack of my work and visually guides my first storyboards. This was also the case when I was working on diminuendo. The complexity and emotional richness of Shostakovich’s string quartet no. 8 has always intrigued me and sparked my imagination. The rising soundtrack of the piece is closely intertwined with the animation and forms one seamless entity with the visuals as the tension increases. Through my artwork I hope to create thought-provoking experiences for the viewer. As an artist I believe in the ability of art to reach people and create awareness for the important issues of our time and eventually instigate change.