I am turning paper self-portraits into tragic characters as a process of admitting and confronting aspects of my life that I prefer to deny.
By intentionally creating these characters with ambiguity, I am also providing my audience with the chance to project themselves onto the figure and to observe themselves at a distance with more honesty.
Through the process of creating multi-layered self-portraits, I am working to understand and accept myself as a multi-faceted and complex individual.
By presenting these vulnerable pieces to an audience as characters, I am not only displaying this acceptance of my self, but am sharing an experience of introspection and honesty for others.