“There is a very nice idea from the Gutai group, a Japanese group of artists, where they said 'When this chair degrades, it's actually the chair's revenge for being taken out of its natural state.' All of these materials, including us, are constantly in a state of either growth or degradation.” – Artist Sarah Sze

In 2016 the Bay Area experienced an extended period of intense rain after a prolonged drought. I thought about the transformation and breakdown of materials, specifically concrete, while driving to my studio. It starts as a powder, becomes nearly indestructible when dry, but inevitably cracks over time. This deterioration occurs quickly with water and fluctuating temperatures. Holes in roads are caused when water seeps into the pavement, freezes, and expands. Something as soft and delicate and fragile as water has the power to break the unbreakable.

 This painting references disintegration. It is part of a larger series of work that explores the concept of light and dark coexisting, both literally and metaphorically. These paintings are an emotional representation of paradoxes; I use light to cover the darkness: white to cover the black. My intention is to not use white as a color, but rather as a tool to illustrate exquisitely subtle nuances.