
Painting a Self Portrait 2
2025
Two figures in white garments are depicted in profile and three quarter view, engaged in the act of painting. The figure on the right holds a brush toward a vibrant green canvas or surface, while the figure on the left gestures expressively. A palette laden with vivid pigments sits in the foreground, its colors echoing the chromatic intensity of the emerging artwork. Rendered in soft pastel on paper, the work captures a moment of artistic creation with loose, gestural mark making that emphasizes process over precision. This intimate studio scene reflects contemporary interests in self portraiture, artistic labor, and the embodied practice of painting.
- Medium
- Pastel on paper
- Overall
- Location
- Victoria Miro Gallery, London
Notes
Victoria Miro, Frieze New York 2026, Booth A07, May 13–17, 2026.
For Sale — £14000
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