Duality

20 inches x 20 inches

Oil Paint

2024

"Duality" features three self-portraits in morbid poses, with darkened under eyes symbolizing mental illness and drug abuse. Black and white swans represent alchemical duality and transformation, inspired by "Black Swan." The work explores Carl Jung's conscious and subconscious split, reflecting on personal fears of impermanence and inheriting mental illness, urging viewers to contemplate their personal fragmented identities.