‘Authenticity’
This piece is close to my heart. In an increasingly homogeneous world, there is nothing more refreshing than someone who is completely them-self, distinct from the pack.
So it seems ironic that many of us only find our true self, after exploring the lives of others. It may be through pop culture or someone we admire that we try on different ‘lives’ to see what ‘fits’ and we discard what doesn’t. Or perhaps, someone teaches us something about ourselves that we’d never considered.
In any case, it seems we are designed to need connection with others, to be fully connected with our self.
This piece is about that, the search for authenticity. (RL)
Oil on Board, 40x30cm