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State of Mind

State of Mind, Selfie of the Artist
State of Mind
This self portrait is the result of an exceptionally difficult year. During a bout of deep depression about the world, aging, and my career, I create a self portrait that would reflect my state of mind. Defiance has been present in my work but what I was feeling that day was more. I was fed up and angry and I wanted to create a painting that expressed the intensity of my emotions. I’m raw, provocative, beastly, and vulnerable and I want the viewer to see my true self. The painting pushes beyond high-realism into exaggerated detail to express the intensity of my existential crisis.

Selfie of the Artist    36 x 36 x 1