Self Portrait (Misty Morning)
2026
Within the blue outlined silhouette of a human profile, a serene seascape unfolds: two figures stand in shallow turquoise waters beneath a hazy sky, while a sailing vessel with billowed sails looms ethereally in the middle distance. The frame's literal head shape contains this oceanic vista, creating a visual metaphor for the landscape of inner thought and memory. Israel's archival pigment print merges his signature conceptual approach with post Pop sensibilities, using the Hitchcock inspired profile format to collapse the boundary between portraiture and scenic reverie. The work exemplifies his ongoing interrogation of identity, perception, and the theatrical presentation of self through photography.
- Medium
- Archival pigment print in artist's frame
- Framed
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Pace Prints
Notes
Pace Prints, 'Where is My Mind?', April 30 – June 6, 2026. From Alex Israel's 'Self Portrait' series; Hitchcock-inspired profile silhouette frame designed by the artist. Set of all 10 prints from the series is also available framed at $175,000.
For Sale — $20000
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