work
Risonanza del sé
| category | Painting |
| subject | Human figure |
| tags | autoritratto, dualità |
| base | 35 cm |
| height | 50 cm |
| depth | 0 cm |
| year | 2023 |
"Resonance of the Self," watercolor on handmade Amalfi paper, 35 cm x 50 cm, year 2023, a unique work, is a self-portrait intended to act out a deep introspection of the self, a reflection on the layers of identity and the duality of human existence.
The golden hues evoke atmospheres of introspection and meditation, while Payne's contrast with gray symbolizes the shadows, complexity, and depth of the psyche. The use of watercolor allows for an interplay of transparencies and overlays that reflect the fragility and fluidity of being.
The face emerges from the background, resting on a solid base, to represent a presence that dominates the emotional landscape of the work. The gaze is meant to scrutinize not only the viewer, but the soul of the artist himself, in an invitation to reflect on the nature of the self, the masks we wear and the truth hidden behind them.
The golden hues evoke atmospheres of introspection and meditation, while Payne's contrast with gray symbolizes the shadows, complexity, and depth of the psyche. The use of watercolor allows for an interplay of transparencies and overlays that reflect the fragility and fluidity of being.
The face emerges from the background, resting on a solid base, to represent a presence that dominates the emotional landscape of the work. The gaze is meant to scrutinize not only the viewer, but the soul of the artist himself, in an invitation to reflect on the nature of the self, the masks we wear and the truth hidden behind them.
