Puzzled Portrait
I’ve created a pair of portraits to represent the influence that external factors, such as the media, can have on our self-perceptions. I used two types of puzzles for the bases of my portraits to represent how we take ourselves to pieces and rearrange them to fit in with beauty standards, as well as including mirrors to further represent perceptions of self and allow the viewer to see themselves in my work. I was inspired by artists Peter Bonde and Anthony Gerace. This piece allowed me to develop my painting skills on different surfaces.
