The 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera “Boyfriend”

I bought this 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera in 2011, and over the years it has become more than just a car. It has been my daily driver, my studio, my sketchbook, my part-time closet, and one of the most important canvases in my artistic practice.

Every mark on the car has been painted by hand. There was never a master plan or final design. Instead, it has evolved naturally over years of driving, creating, and embracing the places, people, and experiences that have shaped me. Like many of my paintings, the surface is built through layers—each one preserving a moment in time while making room for the next.

The 911 has traveled thousands of miles with me, from mountain roads and deserts to coastal highways, rallies, concours events, and exhibitions. Along the way, I began leaving behind small original works of art from my diary love letter series with the people who became part of its story. Whether someone offered a place to stay, helped repair the car, invited me to share my work, or simply showed an unexpected act of kindness, I wanted to leave them with something in return. Those pieces became a way of saying thank you, and a reminder that the journey was never just about the destination it was always about the people I met along the way.

One of my favorite parts of owning this car is knowing that pieces of its story now live all over the country and parts of Europe. The Porsche continues its journey with me, while small works of art remain in homes, garages, workshops, and studios, each carrying a memory of the road and the people who made it unforgettable.

For me, this project explores the relationship between movement and permanence. A painting is often expected to remain untouched once it's finished, but this Porsche exists in constant motion. Every drive adds another chapter, every brushstroke another layer, allowing the work to evolve alongside my own experiences.

This car is not simply something I own—it is an ongoing body of work. It reflects the same curiosity and commitment to process that define everything I create. It reminds me that the most meaningful work isn't measured by where it ends up, but by the experiences it creates and the people it connects along the way.