Det passar väl bra att som första bild i min blogg visa mitt senaste självporträtt. Jag har de senaste åren gjort ett stort antal självporträtt både i färg och s/v. Jag har hittat en bra text som jag tycker bra förklarar varför man gör självporträtt (så slipper jag göra det själv). Större bild här: Självporträtt
Why do artists make self-portraits?
Since the Renaissance, artists have used self-portraits to explore a basic question: Who am I? While a mirror or a photograph can tell a person what he or she looks like, that physical image does not reflect the whole self. Self-portraiture insists the artist embark on a journey of self-exploration in order to make decisions about how to represent him/herself authentically. For each self-portrait, the artist must ask: What expression, posture, clothing, background, colors, texture, and style best express the real me? Might those answers be different at any given time?
Artists have always had practical reasons for making self-portraits; for instance, they get a model who is always available and works for free; self-portraits are a good way for an artist to practice rendering different expressions and moods; and they can serve to advertise the artist’s skill to potential customers. Self-portraits may also represent an artist’s quest for immortality, as a way to leave behind an image that will outlive the artist. Additionally, a self-portrait can preserve a memory, serve as a gift, and even help an artist further understand him/herself.
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