Ben Quilty Smashed 2009
This self portrait on Ben Quilty was completed after drinking a few beers. This lead Quilty to interpret himself differently as his state of mind is altered. I love how the marks become less constructed. I find the mirrored effect interesting too, as a viewer we don't know which one to believe to be the original perception of himself.
Here is another example of Quilty's work that examines our mood and perception is this series. Here he has painted many faces extending and exaggerating their faces. Mostly comprised of self portraiture, he exaggerates elements of his own face which shows his self-conciousness and insecurities.
Self perception is an interesting concept that I am keen to explore further.
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