Painting

— Sonder —

This series of paintings is inspired by the neologism, Sonder, coined by John Koenig in 2012. By definition, Sonder is the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own — full of their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and sorrows — an epic story that unfolds invisibly around you.

Inspired by the experiences of others, the frame of each painting becomes a life-sized looking glass into someone else’s world.

Each work is created on paper with handmade paint from charcoal, honey and clove essence.

Kimberly, 2018, 84" x 48" (214cm x 122cm), Charcoal and Honey on Paper, Sold

Kimberly, 2018, 84" x 48" (214cm x 122cm), Charcoal and Honey on Paper, Sold

Ruba, 2018, 84" x 48" (214cm x 122cm), Charcoal and Honey on Paper

Ruba, 2018, 84" x 48" (214cm x 122cm), Charcoal and Honey on Paper

Jenny, 2018, 84" x 48" (214cm x 122cm) Charcoal and Honey on Paper

Jenny, 2018, 84" x 48" (214cm x 122cm) Charcoal and Honey on Paper

Bryan, 2018, 42" x 24" (214cm x 122cm), Charcoal and Honey on Paper

Bryan, 2018, 42" x 24" (214cm x 122cm), Charcoal and Honey on Paper

Mark, 2020, 84" x 48", (214cm x 122cm), Charcoal and Honey on Paper

Mark, 2020, 84" x 48", (214cm x 122cm), Charcoal and Honey on Paper