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This painting is my own visualization of the hypnagogic transition from waking to dreaming, or the state immediately before falling asleep. During these elusive moments, our sense of self may morph from a clear idea of our existence, to something else (possibly other-worldly) as we slip in and out of consciousness.

This new series, entitled Mindscape, comprises ten abstract portraits depicting the interior of the subject’s mind. While traditional portraits focus on portraying an exterior likeness through representational realism, these paintings redirect the focus to the intangible atmosphere within. Each portrait illustrates the very real, yet invisible, interior layers of consciousness that make up who we are: chaotic, ephemeral, transient, and ever-changing. The series has two types of works, alternating between portraits that show the subject's face, and paintings that simply represent that which is held within a person, often unseen to the public. They can be displayed in pairs, sets, or as stand-alone pieces.

Each painting utilizes a Chinese Watercolor technique whereby the artist creates an empty space in the composition as a portal allowing the viewers to enter the work visually. Once inside the Mindscape, they will encounter a marble-like resin gel striation leading them through fields of color and shape, a cascading meditative journey that perhaps allows them to find a greater connection with some of their own interior thoughts or emotions.

These paintings confuse and distort the facial features, instead drawing the eye to the abstracted forms that seem to almost morph before them. In opposition to John Berger's famous conjecture, "seeing is believing,"—a narrative that has dominated Western art for many decades—I implore the viewer to consider that seeing is not always believing, because what you see on the outside doesn't always resonate with what's happening on the inside.

Mindscape VI can be viewed as a pair with Mindscape V, as it represents the faceless interior portrait.

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Artwork size: 24 x 32 inches (⅛ inch thick)

Luxury Dibond Print, Limited Edition of 5

Original Medium: Chinese Watercolor and Abstract Resin Gel Paint

Print Medium: Gallery Grade White-Face Aluminum Dibond Metal

Each luxury print comes with a signed certificate via email.

It is unframed and comes with a hanging device on the backside of the dibond.

Back stamp confirming the edition number you just purchased is also printed on the backside of the aluminum dibond. If you choose, I can also add your name to the back stamp to show ownership :)

This is a made-to-order piece so please give me 14-16 business days to ship to you. Tracking number will be provided once it's shipped.