This piece was completed in Joyce Brienza’s class, Intro to Painting: Organizing Visual Space. It was a challenge to paint a self portrait, I couldn’t decide how to present myself. I found myself creating an image that felt most comfortable and familiar to me. The clothing that I wore, the cushions that supported me, and how they felt on my skin were important to create a comfortable environment. Color has become such an important part of my life in the last year. I used to be afraid to wear color. I never wanted to be more invisible than the day I turned 19. In this last year, I have grown to understand and be less afraid of my body.
