Abstract Terroir is a project devoted to the exploration of nature’s concealed colors and textures.

My work is a form of preservation. An endeavor to encapsulate and engage with the essence of a location and a season.

The paintings are created using natural pigments, derived from foraged materials - soil, tree barks, stones and plants, as well as organic waste from different industries such as wine and hospitality, extracted using traditional methods and placed onto the canvas.

Processing and extracting pigments from raw materials provide me insights into the physical and spiritual structures of our universe.

Ayelet Shastél