For this performance task, I chose to use collage as my contemporary art technique to create a self-portrait. I selected this method because I felt it was the most expressive and personal way to represent myself using various elements. I gathered different images and textures from magazines and carefully cut out specific parts to represent the individual features of my face.

     Each facial element was intentionally chosen — not just to mimic how I look, but to reflect different aspects of my personality. For example, the lips, eyes, and skin tones are all made from various paper fragments, symbolizing how different experiences and influences have shaped me. The background is filled with nature and artistic textures, showing my connection to creativity and growth.

     The process was both challenging and rewarding. At first, it was difficult toalign all the torn pieces to resemble a face, especially since each piece came from a different source with its own lighting, tone, and mood. But that challenge made the final piece more meaningful. It reminded me that identity is not always neat or uniform — it’s a patchwork of everything we’ve seen, felt, and experienced. Through this artwork, I realized how powerful contemporary techniques like collage can be in expressing identity. I'm proud of how this piece turned out and grateful for the opportunity to turn fragments into a whole that tells my story.

     This self-portrait is a decalcomania art piece that represents me as a girl. While creating this decalcomania, I thought of expressing myself through this medium. The shadows on her head suggest that a girl often has a rich imagination and many unexpressed thoughts she wants to share but can't verbalize. I used decalcomania art to express my emotions and thoughts, and also to encourage others to use this art form to convey their feelings and unsaid thoughts.

     Additionally, I utilized Decalcomania to embody the principles of chance and spontaneity, allowing for unpredictable results during the creation process. By applying glue and food coloring to a surface and pressing another surface against it, I created unique patterns that reflect my subconscious thoughts.

     Making my self-portrait using frottage technique was interesting, seeing how textures could come together to form something that will represent me. What I appreciated most was that it did not have to be so difficult because I had the freedom to experiment and be more creative with it. It was a simple but also a reminder that art does not always have to be difficult to be meaningful.

     Creating my self-portrait was more than just an artistic activity it was a personal journey of self-discovery and expression. At first, I saw it as a simple art task, but as I began working on it, I realized how much it pushed me to reflect on who I am, how I see myself, and how I want to be seen by others. One of the most valuable things I learned through this project was the ability to observe myself with honesty and acceptance. It wasn’t just about capturing my physical features. I developed a deeper understanding of myself—my strengths, my insecurities, and my growth.

    This digital self-portrait was a way for me to express myself through art. While creating it, I learned to appreciate my features and represent them with confidence and creativity. It challenged me to focus on detail, color, and style, helping me better understand both digital tools and myself. This work is not just an image it reflects my identity, emotions, and growth.

    Infused with my other design about Mozart, powerfully reflects a creative identity rooted in a digital age, all while firmly asserting my role as a "DESIGNER". I was already a graphic designer for my family’s t-shirt design business, so why not use digital art.

    In my digital self-portrait, I tried to show how I see myself, not just how I look. The portrait doesn't aim for photorealism but rather emotional truth and using color to reflect my inner world more than my outer appearance. I tried to keep it personal, using digital tools to express my personality in a simple but meaningful way. 

    Making a self-portrait using collage and recyclable materials is a fun experience for me because I love arts and most especially I’m doing it for myself. I can say that this helps me to express my creative ideas and make this as a beautiful masterpiece. Helping me to enhance my arts more and thinking how to execute the materials I use accordingly, because I also and do love styling. This performance helps me not just me but to everybody who embody or love arts in different way because without arts, there are no great designers, painters or anything related to arts.

    I have been an artist my entire life, exploring different techniques, art forms, and creating from different subjects. Creating artworks and spreading words about art has been one of my resolves in life that I know I will never stop. But despite my relationship with art, I severely suffer dysmorphic tendencies with myself which made me despise creating self portraits ever since. I do not like taking pictures of myself and looking at the photographs, let alone use my skills to present an image of myself. The concept has always been repulsive for I knew I would be wasting my time, materials, and skills on an image that has no chance of looking good.

     This activity is only the second time I have created a self portrait wherein the first one was due from a school activity as well. Creating this self portrait was unexpectedly enjoyable especially due to the added aspect of using a technique I normally do not incorporate in my artworks. After creating this artwork, I felt an odd feeling of pride and awe as I stared down at the output I have created. I was praised by my peers and unknowingly I praised myself too. I believe this activity contributed to my personal and artistic growth for I have found myself creating more self portraits after the activity. After avoiding myself as the subject of my art for so long, I discovered that I actually needed to create art of myself— for myself.

    While creating my collage, I had a lot of fun watching it improve with each step. I used some gift wrappers and newspapers to bring my ideas to life. The inspiration came from my ID picture at STI, and I layered the papers over the original pattern. It was enjoyable because the collage ended up looking quite like me. It was my first time making a self-portrait collage, and I can hardly believe I managed to make it resemble me, especially since I don't consider myself very artistic. However, I am grateful for this experience, as it has expanded and enhanced my creativity.

    Drawing is not my forte and I admit that this is the hardest PETA I did. I can still remember when I am doing this while crying because I can't do it anymore and I do not have any talent when it comes to drawing then SELF PORTRAIT? such a challenging PETA ever. I can't believe I cried but it was a good experience and challenge to me as someone who doesn't like arts that much.

"I am proud"

    Through digital art, I was able to express not just my physical appearance, but also a part of who I am. The clean lines and calm tones reflect my composed personality, while the focus on the face highlights how I see myself, simple yet strong, reserved yet open to expression. Using digital tools allowed me to explore modern ways of presenting identity, proving that even a stylized or minimalistic image can carry emotion and character. The careful attention to detail, especially in the hair and eyes, shows my desire to stay true to my likeness while still experimenting with style.

    The one thing I learned while making this digital art, is patience great things takes time.

    Doing this made me realize some things and I had fun doing this. Creating art requires so much patience and I tried. I don’t have enough patience that’s why it didn’t turn out the way I wanted and I doubted myself. It may not turn out well for me but I learned to appreciate the outcome and acknowledge my efforts in doing this. Patience is really an important key when doing an art and always trust the process.

    This is me, I used shadows and contrasts to represent the duality of my personality—calm on the outside, but full of thoughts and feelings underneath. I have never been good at drawing my face but this is how I see myself. The dark tones around the edges symbolize uncertainty and introspection, while the light on my face represents clarity and growth. My stance, slightly turned away, reflects how I often observe more than I speak. 

    I've learned that there's no such thing as "hard" in life- you just need to be patient and persistent to succeed.

    Creating a digital self-portrait involves using software tools to capture and manipulate your image. This process allows for creative expression, as you can adjust colors, add effects, and modify features to reflect your personality or artistic style. Digital art provides the flexibility to experiment with different looks and styles without the need for physical materials. Ultimately, digital self-portrait is a unique representation of yourself, blending technology with personal creativity.

    This is a digital art of myself that I made. I took a simple picture and turned it black and white to give it a calm and emotional feeling. I blurred the background a little so the focus would be on me. I am wearing my lanyard and holding something, showing a normal moment in my life and, I learned that modern art is not just about painting it can be photography, digital work, or even everyday moments turned into art. That inspired me to create this piece and show how simple moments can have deeper meaning. 

    This self portrait is a self portrait made from a digital image and edited through digital art.

    Creating my self-portrait using digital art allowed me to express not just how I look, but how I truly feel inside. Through colors, shapes, and style, I was able to show parts of myself that are sometimes hard to put into words. As a student, this artwork became a personal space where I could reflect on my emotions, challenges, and growth. It reminded me that self-expression is powerful and that understanding ourselves is a journey worth taking.s self portrait is a self portrait made from a digital image and edited through digital art.

    It is a wonderful feeling to see yourself in a digital artwork, where creativity brings your image to life in a unique and artistic way.

    This self-portrait captures more than just a moment it reflects a version of myself caughtbetween observation and introspection. I stand still, not facing the camera, but turned outward—toward the world, toward possibility. Like the quote by Agnes Varda says, “The tool of every self-portrait is in the mirror. You see yourself in it. Turn it the other way, and you see the world.” This portrait feels like that turning point.

     In the background, children gaze out into the distance carefree, curious, and full of wonder. Their presence reminds me of the parts of myself that are still growing, still learning. Meanwhile, my stance, calm and reserved, shows how I’m beginning to take responsibility, to reflect more deeply on who I am and who I want to become.

     The hoodie and casual posture might suggest simplicity, but they also symbolize comfort in my own identity being grounded while navigating the complexity of life. The dim light in the background, almost like a spotlight from the sky, feels like a silent reminder: I am seen, even when I don’t realize it. I am part of something bigger. This portrait is a mirror turned outward it shows not just how I look, but how I exist in the world. It’s a quiet statement: I’m still figuring things out, but I’m present, I’m aware, and I’m moving forward.

    At first, I'll be honest—I didn’t know what picture to choose to draw. Secondly, I didn’t want to do it because I wasn’t confident enough to make it look good or resemble me. And lastly, this isn’t really my forte. But since this is one of our PETA tasks, I decided to do my best and choose the best option. I thought, “Why not draw myself? Why not choose a pretty one?”

     After many trials and adjustments, I often felt frustrated. Frustrated that I had to spend most of my time on it, staying up all night. My eyes looked (my gosh), my nose looked like (I can’t even describe), and my mouth looked like a mix of a duckling and a pufferfish. After all the self-criticism, I even started to question my ability to draw: “Is this all you've got? What about your grades?”

     But of course, not all the time did I think that way. There were moments when I managed to make it look perfect—or at least satisfying enough to look at—and yeah, that was the only time I felt happy with my work. I learned some techniques and shading methods along the way. If I’m correct, it's called frontage. I chose frontage to complement the style of my work (or maybe because it’s the easiest and most affordable option). 

     As I finally finished it, I couldn’t help but feel proud of myself. I improved, I learned another technique, and I became more confident in my skills. Even though it’s not perfect, I enjoyed it—even for a short time. And that happiness was more than enough for me, instead of feeling icky or dissatisfied.

    I created this self-portrait in the most unique way I could think of which reflects me perfectly. The face consists of magazine cutouts which symbolizes how I am made up of different pieces. Animals and nature feature prominently in the background suggesting I value every living organism. The colors I selected are vibrant and bold which displays my energy and thoughts. My face consists of varying tones depicting the multitude of emotions and thoughts I have. While creating this piece of art, I was able to reflect on myself. It was enjoyable and significant at the same time. I discovered that creating art is an effective means of revealing my true identity.

     Creating my self-portrait using the collage technique was a unique experience. Unlike traditional drawing or painting, collage allowed me to express myself using pieces of paper, images, and textures from various sources. It felt like putting together a puzzle that represented who I am.

     At first, I wasn’t sure how to begin. I gathered old magazines and newspapers. One of the challenges I faced was balancing the design. I wanted it to look like me, but I also wanted it to feel like me. Some pieces were rough and chaotic, while others were soft and peaceful. Although the final results were not perfect but I tried my best. 

     I found a reference picture for my self-portrait that really inspired me. Although I'm not the best at drawing them, I dedicated myself to replicating the image as closely as I could. Once I finished the drawing, I took it a step further and painted it using a technique called ‘Decalcomania,’ which gives the final piece a unique touch. This project really boosted my creativity and allowed me to explore new techniques. I'm proud of what I've accomplished.

    The self-portrait that I have made was used with the technique of art called “Frottage”. I used credit cards and coins in making my self-portrait, this was the picture that I used to recreate my self-portrait as it was the picture I really like even though I’m barefaced. Like even though there are many great pictures of mine that I could have used this picture was I think suited for me to use for my self-portrait. And I used frottage as the technique incorporated in my portrait as I think it was the one I could be great at other than the given techniques we could choose from.

    While making this self portrait is more than just capturing one’s physical appearance; it’s an opportunity to explore, express, and reflect on who you are in a moment of time. It’s an intimate process that invites you to look at yourself from both a literal and figurative perspective. The act of sitting down, observing, and translating your features into art can feel like an act of self-discovery, especially when you’re alone with your thoughts and the tools in front of you.

     Ultimately, a self-portrait about me is a story of self-relationship. It’s not just an image on a canvas; it’s a process of coming to terms with who you are, in all your imperfections and beauty. And perhaps the most powerful reflection is not how others perceive the portrait, but how you come to see yourself through it.