He wants to erase me hypha-gallery-camberwell textured surface

textured surface

inconsistencies of focus etc are retained

"Poimandre" is a deity in this text who is described as an all seeing mind

prompting reflection on the boundaries of personal privacy in modern society

domestic setting

He wants to erase me hypha-gallery-camberwell textured surfaceIn this work, I depict myself embodying how I wanted to feel at the time. During a period when I felt deeply disempowered, I painted myself resilient, with a wide stance and hands crossed, facing the viewer. The style of the garment I am wearing is reminiscent of tondero and festejo attire, two types of Peruvian folk music, tondero having originated in my home city of Piura. I view this work as an effort to ground myself by referencing empowering body