E X H I B I T I O N T E X T
Inspired by Vermeer's Young Woman Seated at a Virginal, I have created an oil portrait of myself incorporating a similar palette, use of fabric, etc. Previously in my portfolio I created a piece that depicted the struggles I was experiencing at the time as suffocating. I did this by portraying 3 cloth covered figures. To contrast this piece I wanted to demonstrate the growth I’ve made with my mental health in a new piece. This new piece shows myself laying above the still present cloth shown in a new light.