This gallery is focused on the concept of self portraits. I believe it reveals a significant amount of insight into the artist as well as how they see themselves and even the world they live in. Throughout history, artists of all centuries and styles have created a self-portrait. Why? What does it tell us about them? What is different about each one? Every piece is incredibly unique and truly delves into the idea of "I am: The person I want others to see and the person I see in my reflection."
Self-Portrait, Vincent van Gogh, 1889, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
This self portrait's analogous color scheme is quite pleasing to the eye and projects a more relaxed mood, while still maintaining enough contrast to keep the piece interesting.
Zubkov. Evening cactus.Self portrait., Zubkov Gennady, 2012, From the collection of: Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
The artist's use of lines and shapes is the foundation of this self portrait. There's clear organization to the shapes created, while still evoking a sense of mystery with the colors chosen.
Self-Portrait, Alice Bailly, 1917, From the collection of: National Museum of Women in the Arts
This self portrait by Bailly combines both angles and organic lines to create tension and interest within the piece. Her neckline and fingers are jagged while her shoulders and chest are curved.
Self-Portrait Sopina, Sopina Yulia, 2008, From the collection of: Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
This artist's portrait uses the bright red color in her lips to emphasis that part of her, in contrast to the murky blue grey surrounding her. The texture she creates within the strokes are impactful.
Self-Portrait Sklyarevskaya, Sklyarevskaya Inna, 2008, From the collection of: Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
Her use of warped proportion promotes a sense of intrigue as the shapes of the street background promote a false sense of reality. The light and dark values within the piece add interest as well.
Self Portrait 1, Arsen Levonee, 2014, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts in Peredelkino
The saturated and overwhelming red hue over the entire piece adds interest and dictates the aggressive tone. The single vertical black line in the middle offers a simplicity to ease the viewer's eye.
Self-Portrait Faley, Faley Aleksandr, 2009, From the collection of: Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
The seemingly "messy" and jagged lines throughout the piece convey a quite aggressive and impatient tone. The triadic color scheme reenforces the loudness the piece communicates.
Marcel Duchamp, Self-Portrait in Profile, Marcel Duchamp, 2013.4.26 - 2013.6.16, Original Source: http://ucca.org.cn/en/exhibition/duchamp-andorin-china/
The foundation of this self portrait is color and shape. The airy blue color creates a peaceful atmosphere while the negative space reveals a portrait and emphasizes the artist's profile.
Self-portrait. I always had to fight for spiritual space, Katya Medvedeva, 2004 - 2004, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts in Peredelkino
The analogous color scheme creates a relaxed mood and pleasing feel to the piece. The simplicity of shape and lack of fine details draws the focus to the whole rather than to the minute.
(Main View), From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
The movement created is expressed through the action of the subject and the realistic and organic lines used. The simple background and red coat emphasize the man as well as create interest.
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