PORTRAITS
He She Me
Graphite on Paper
24"X18" (61cm x 46cm)
2024
"He She Me" explores the nuanced terrain of identity in a world where traditional gender and self-perception boundaries are fluid. This pencil portrait of a young individual questions whether he is simply a boy or if he embodies feelings that transcend conventional labels. Alternatively, it might reflect my own projected emotions and vulnerabilities.
The subject’s serene yet tense expression prompts us to consider identity's fluid nature, existing between societal expectations and personal truth. His features suggest a complexity that resists easy categorization, emphasizing that identity is rarely clear-cut.
This piece illustrates identity as a tapestry of ambiguity and self-discovery. "He She Me" becomes a vessel for examining our projections and reflections on the nature of identity itself.
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Lillie
Graphite on Claybord Panel
8"X8" (20cm x 20cm)
2025
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Audra
Graphite on Gesso Panel
8"X8" (20cm x 20cm)
2025
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