CARPE IMAGO TUI: SEIZE THE SELFIE
This installation started with a series of 'what ifs?' What if I painted portraits using photographs taken by the recipients themselves? The Selfie! And what if those selfies had stories behind them? What if they weren't about vanity or status, but about regular people in everyday moments?
The original installation of oil portraits I created for ArtFields told the stories of sixteen individual people from many places, races, and stations in life. This series embraces modern humanity, relatable life, perhaps shared on social media but meant to last longer than the second it takes to click the 'like' button.
The beauty of an oil portrait is its longevity. Digital images get forgotten or deleted, cloud storage gets full, printed pictures fade. Long after these things happen - the painted portrait remains and can be lovingly passed down to the next generation. "Hey, Grandma? What's the story behind this portrait?"
This is only visible to you because you are logged in and are authorized to manage this website. This message is not visible to other website visitors.
This means you can use the camera on your phone or tablet and superimpose any piece of art onto a wall inside of your home or business.
To use this feature, Just look for the "Live Preview AR" button when viewing any piece of art on this website!
