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"bloodsuckers"
Acrylic paint on Canvas60.5cm x 39.5cm"bloodsuckers"
Acrylic Self-portrait showing three faces from different angles, scattered in between rose petals that look like blood, evoke confusion; is this passion, love or horror? The textured background plays on reality expresses how I sink into my own thoughts, ruining myself with darkness. The blood smeared over the eyes and lips symbolises the lost ability of seeing or speaking, during this darkness.
"conquer"
Mixed media (oil paint, acrylic paint, spray paint)"conquer"
This Self-portrait in oil and spray paint, speaks of overcoming issues, expressing the idea of facing problems conquering fears. The crown symbolises the power we have deep within. The parrot is a metaphor for the freedom you reach after facing your problems. The use of pastel colours in contrast with the bold gold emphasises the idea of weakness, purity and vulnerability being protected by the gold. This symbolises the protection of self through conquering fears.
"dear brothers and sisters"
Acrylic paint92cm x 59cm"dear brothers and sisters"
The title is dedicated to my unborn siblings, to express my love to them, and that they are important. The colours used in this piece emphasise the passion and love we have for them and the misfortune of our loss. By fusing two baby faces together emphasises the idea that we are connected and can experience this life together. The image is taken from my baby photo.
"faces"
Oil paint on canvas121.9cm x 92cm"faces"
Oil painting showing multiple angles of my face documents the process of self-reflection, by painting multiple faces surrounding a bigger portrait with my eyes closed not only forces myself to capture different physical and mental self perceptions but to also symbolise that I have been unconsciously discovering myself. The use of different tones of the face, and the changing emotions, symbolises different phases of my self exploration. I aim to confuse the viewer by questioning which is the true me.
"me" (Series)
Photography print140cm x 100cm"me" (Series)
Digitally edited photography series of self portraits alluding to drowning in red water. This symbolises the suffocation of cruelty of living with the confusion of my identity, emphasizing the struggle that I face every day. The use of red is to create an illusion of blood, and the idea of pain. The use of makeup is to connect with the fear of showing my weakness, being afraid of letting others know I am in pain. The aim of this piece is to convey the feeling of mental pain through the use of symbolism.
"older" (Series)
Oil Paint on canvas82cm x 61cm"older" (Series)
Self-portrait from my secondary student picture. The use of warm, vibrant colours conveys the glory of finding a direction in life, discovering my true identity accepting myself.The use of red symbolises both the struggles on my path of self-discovery but also the love that I continue finding for myself This piece in correlation with “younger” Shows visible growth and development, through the aesthetic qualities of me.
"perspective"
Photography print140cm x 100cm "perspective"
Self-portrait photography collage combined with different angles of me drowning in the red water as well as trying to keep my head above water. This piece showcases my struggles as well as me trying my best to continue finding and understanding myself. The use of the amount of skin shown expresses transparency and vulnerability, this aims to document my attempts to find myself, allowing the viewers to see my suffering in finding my identity.
"scoliosis"
Oil paint on canvas120cm x 84cm "scoliosis"
An oil painting of my back, displaying my physical disability, scoliosis. My biggest insecurity that I keep hidden. Scoliosis has affected my childhood, growth and my dreams. In sharing my weakness, I aim to show an unfiltered, vulnerable version of myself. Warm skin tones contrast with moody blues, creating a cold atmosphere to express the cruelty and my pain. I want viewers to question the effects of scoliosis.
"token of love"
Oil paint on wood40cm x 40cm each"token of love"
Portraits of my friends painted on wooden interconnecting pieces akin to a toy puzzle, symbolising youthful frivolity and the interconnectedness of friendships. The aesthetic is the same as “conquer”. WIth the intention to express the significance of my friends in helping me grow as a stronger individual. They are huge pieces of my puzzle. The use of gold emphasizes the concept of medals, as they are key to my self achievements.
"younger" (Series)
Oil Paint on canvas82cm x 61cm"younger" (Series)
Self-portrait from my kindergarten student picture, painted using a forced blur, symbolising my state of confusion during childhood.The use of blue and cold tones of the skin expresses the calmness innocence and purity in my youth, conveying contented ignorance of problems I’d later face. The yellow jumper contrasts to the blue,emphasising playful childhood colours in harmony to the coldness in the background. This correlate to “older” reflecting on my past to help me find myself.
"雙面"
Oil paint on canvasA1"雙面"
Two perspectives, self portrait from two viewpoints. 雙面 means two faces, the use of my mother tongue in the title emphasise my identity. From the left you see how people see, physically, on the right you see what I think of myself. 雙面 emphasises that two versions are one existence, both “the real me” but different perceptions. 雙面 makes you question what you see, and urges you not to judge.
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