How the passion awaked.
Drawing has always been a passion of mine. Although I rarely made time for it due to other responsibilities, I often found myself unconsciously scribbling on anything I wanted to give meaning to. Now, after a 35-year career and more than half a century of life experience, it’s time to truly explore the passion that lives within me.
I began searching for my ‘signature’—something that sets me apart. With patience and a love for storytelling, I started drawing with a BIC ballpoint pen, just as I had done for years in my notebooks. The works of Jan Fabre inspired me deeply: he describes BIC blue as magical, and his densely scribbled sheets sparked something in me.
But I wanted to approach it differently. Not chaotic, but structured. Lines that bring calm. Like Erik Satie playing the piano—note by note, line by line—they form a complete story. That’s how I want my work to feel: like a composition.
My signature should stand out from other ballpoint creations.
How the name AP-p-ART was born.
While searching for a name to describe my work, I immediately thought of “APART”—something unique, uncommon, and special. But that name was already widely used by institutions and organizations. So I had to be even more original.
I’ll admit: writing isn’t my strongest suit, and I make plenty of grammatical mistakes. But why not embrace that? A language error as an artistic statement. That’s even more special—and always a great conversation starter.
So “APPART” was born. A name that invites curiosity.
But what does APPART really mean? How does it reflect my vision?
“ART” is the easy part—I want to create art. But what about “APP”? No, it’s not a reference to smartphone apps. The “P” could stand for Painting, Portrait, Pen, or Performance. And the “A”? Perhaps still for Apart.
My mind was blank—just wind and silence—until suddenly, as if sent from above, my son said: “A Passion for Pen Art.”
And there it was: my pseudonym. A perfect reflection of what I want to express.
🖊️ From Ballpoint to Brush
My first works were purely ballpoint drawings. They required patience and discipline. It was almost therapeutic: sitting at my desk, drawing lines close together until they told a story.
One day, I was asked to create a piece using paint instead of pen. To my surprise, it worked beautifully. Since then, I’ve embraced painting, and my artistic journey expanded.
Although I still love the metallic shine of the ballpoint, I’ve come to believe that paint allows for even deeper expression.
I hope my work touches you, inspires you, and maybe even invites you to create something of your own.