A life as it is now is not what it was. And never will be again., 2026

oil paint and hematein on linen

“A life as it is now is not what it was. And never will be again.” is a painting triptych that combines traditional oil paints and hematein. In this work, hematein, a colourant used in histological tissue staining to make cellular structures visible, is removed from its scientific context and used as a painting material. It evokes themes of observation, examination and the attempt to make something visible that would otherwise remain unseen. However, as a plant-based colourant, hematein reacts to light, causing it to change, fade, and eventually disappear over time. The three canvases form a single work that reflects on life as a condition of continuous change. The title refers to a moment that is already in the process of becoming something else. A state that cannot be revisited.