MUST SELF DEPICTION ALWAYS BE CONTEMPTUOUS?
16x20 Acrylic on canvas
This self-portrait interrogates the relationship between self-perception and societal expectations of beauty and identity. The absence of complete facial features, along with the stark contrast between the dark background and the soft tones of the figure, suggests a sense of ambiguity and disconnection. The brushstrokes are raw and unrefined, hinting at the vulnerability inherent in self-depiction, while the bold yellow mark at the top serves as a subtle reminder of the layers we often place over our own image—whether they are imposed by others or by ourselves. The title poses a question about the tendency to view self-portraits through a lens of critique, suggesting that the act of self-representation is often clouded by judgment and introspection. This work challenges the viewer to consider whether self-depiction must always be colored by contempt or if, in embracing our own imperfections, we might find acceptance instead.
16x20 Acrylic on canvas
This self-portrait interrogates the relationship between self-perception and societal expectations of beauty and identity. The absence of complete facial features, along with the stark contrast between the dark background and the soft tones of the figure, suggests a sense of ambiguity and disconnection. The brushstrokes are raw and unrefined, hinting at the vulnerability inherent in self-depiction, while the bold yellow mark at the top serves as a subtle reminder of the layers we often place over our own image—whether they are imposed by others or by ourselves. The title poses a question about the tendency to view self-portraits through a lens of critique, suggesting that the act of self-representation is often clouded by judgment and introspection. This work challenges the viewer to consider whether self-depiction must always be colored by contempt or if, in embracing our own imperfections, we might find acceptance instead.
16x20 Acrylic on canvas
This self-portrait interrogates the relationship between self-perception and societal expectations of beauty and identity. The absence of complete facial features, along with the stark contrast between the dark background and the soft tones of the figure, suggests a sense of ambiguity and disconnection. The brushstrokes are raw and unrefined, hinting at the vulnerability inherent in self-depiction, while the bold yellow mark at the top serves as a subtle reminder of the layers we often place over our own image—whether they are imposed by others or by ourselves. The title poses a question about the tendency to view self-portraits through a lens of critique, suggesting that the act of self-representation is often clouded by judgment and introspection. This work challenges the viewer to consider whether self-depiction must always be colored by contempt or if, in embracing our own imperfections, we might find acceptance instead.