Self Portrait (Pom Pom)

A gelatin silver print is transformed through the layered application of acrylic paint and cigarettes, culminating in a whimsical pom pom form that serves as the collective's irreverent stand-in for a self-portrait. The use of unconventional materials speaks to The Bruce High Quality Foundation's signature approach of blending humor, craft, and conceptual provocation. Housed in a custom wood and Plexiglas box crafted by the artists, the work frames its own absurdity as a precious, deliberate object.