graphite, gouache, digital on paper and cardboard
22.5 x 24 x 1 in
2025
The three levels of portrait abstraction are intended to convey how the internet enhances dissociation of identity. The more stylistic pieces are reminiscent of avatars used on social media or video games, and show the process of distancing oneself from their real-life identity. To further connect concepts to materials, I used a digital drawing tablet for the final portrait and reconstructed the face physically by cutting and aligning two printed images.