2023, 24” x 18”, acrylic on canvas.
This self-portrait dives into the fluid narrative of identity, influenced by Jenny Saville’s compelling colorful portraits. In this painting, I engage with the theme of impermanence and the continuous molding of our inner selves to represent how I have grown into the person I am today. The layers of paint—melting, blending, and evolving on the canvas—emulate the transient essence of my own identity. In this portrait, I am both the artist and the subject, embracing the process of self-discovery.