Zen Punnett

As a self-taught artist, my work is driven by a raw and instinctive need to express the depths of human emotion. Without formal constraints, I allow my creativity to flow freely, embracing the spontaneity and imperfections that come with an untrained hand. My process is deeply personal, often driven by a need to explore and make sense of my inner world. Influenced by nature, spiritual world and my everyday life experiences.

Each piece I create is a reflection of my emotional state at a given moment—an unfiltered expression of joy, pain, curiosity, or uncertainty. I use bold colors, dynamic lines, and textured surfaces to convey the intensity of these feelings, aiming to create a visceral connection with the viewer.

In my art, I find freedom—freedom from conventional techniques, from prescribed methods, and from the expectations of others. This freedom allows me to experiment, to take risks, and to discover new ways of seeing and being. My work is a testament to the power of self-expression and the limitless possibilities that emerge when you follow your intuition.

My hope is that my art resonates with others who seek authenticity and emotional truth, and that it inspires them to embrace their own creative journey, wherever it may lead.

My work is a visual exploration of the intersection between memory and environment. Through a combination of mixed media, feminine and abstract forms, I seek to capture the fleeting, often elusive nature of personal and collective memories. Each piece is an attempt to reconcile the tension between the permanence of physical space and the impermanence of the experiences that inhabit it.

Drawing inspiration from natural landscapes and the textures of everyday life, I layer various materials—acrylic paint, fabric, found objects—to create a sense of depth and history. The process is intuitive and iterative, allowing the work to evolve organically, much like the memories that inspire it.

Color plays a pivotal role in my work, serving as both a mood-setter and a narrative device. I am particularly drawn to the muted, earth-toned palette that reflects the nostalgic and introspective quality of the memories I aim to evoke. At the same time, I employ bolder hues to disrupt the narrative, introducing moments of tension and unexpected emotion.

Ultimately, my work invites the viewer to engage with their own memories and experiences, to find echoes of the familiar within the abstract, and to question the ways in which our environments shape who we are and what we remember.