A Pursuit of Self: “Twin Bed: Twin Portrait”
acrylic and oil pastel on paper, 40” x 24”
this piece is a bit different from the rest of my thesis. It is an early attempt at exploring the way my many egos exist in myself and interact with one another. this is a twin self portrait exploring innocence and trauma.
A Pursuit of Self: “In Studio 2”
18” x 24”
this continues the evolution of the last piece, “In Studio,” as I reflect upon past attempts at self portraits, often failing to get close to what I see in the mirror.
A Pursuit of Self: “In Studio”
acrylic and oil pastel on paper
24”x 18”
this piece was an evolution in the work. I feature past attempts at self portraits in the background to serve as reflections of myself and the disconnect i experience. this best displays my experience and goal of finding myself.
A Pursuit of Self: “Studying Myself”
acrylic and oil pastel on paper, 30”x40”
my thesis was an attempt to be able to better connect to myself. this was the first piece in this line of work.
