The "Uncertainties" series explores ambivalence and states of inner tension within open-ended situations.

The story behind it:
In February 2025, while at an oncology rehabilitation center—trapped between hope and panic after countless treatments and tests, and waiting for the next appointment—the image "Uncertainty 1" took shape in my mind's eye. The examinations reminded me a bit of Schrödinger's cat: I experienced the thoughts and feelings of "What if they find something again?" and "Everything will be fine" almost simultaneously—a state of being torn between conflicting emotions. This marked the emotional starting point for the series. Grappling with this ambivalent emotional state revealed to me that uncertainties accompany us throughout our lives. Time and again, I found myself in situations where I didn't know what would happen next or whether things would end well or badly. These uncertainties aren't always linked to dramatic circumstances; sometimes they involve the most mundane aspects of life. And all of this forms the subject matter of this series.

Thoughts on execution:
Fundamentally, the subjects were intended to stand on their own in a very neutral way. Only the choice of colour was meant to introduce a note of agitation. The pronounced use of perspective reflects the viewing angle—or angles—one adopts in such ambivalent situations.

Technique: Acrylic on canvas, applied with a palette knife.