Acrylic and oil paint on canvas,
14 x 11 in.
The purpose of this introspective painting was to elicit self-reflection, not only on the part of the artist but also on the part of the viewer. The color contrast, existing between the dull grays and the pops of color in the self-portrait is intended to force the viewer to consider the differences between how they view themselves externally and how they view themselves internally. I created the painting as an observational self-portrait, using only a compact mirror as a reference.
