Myself

Medium

String

Dimensions

60"H × 48"W

Year

2025

Artist Statement Untitled This work explores the fragmentation of identity and the ways memory, emotion, and self-perception overlap within a single human experience. Constructed through stitched red thread and layered imagery, the figure is simultaneously present and obscured, revealing only fragments of the body while withholding a complete view of the self. The reclining form occupies the majority of the composition, vulnerable and exposed, while a secondary portrait emerges above it like a memory, thought, or alternate version of the same individual. The contrast between the red thread and the muted, flesh-toned square creates a dialogue between the physical and psychological self. The stitched body appears fluid and unfinished, as though it is dissolving into the surrounding space, while the portrait remains fixed yet distant. Together, these elements suggest the tension between how we inhabit our bodies and how we perceive ourselves internally. The work asks whether identity is singular or composed of multiple versions of ourselves that coexist across time, memory, and experience. Thread serves as both material and metaphor throughout my practice. Each stitch represents connection, labor, and persistence while simultaneously evoking wounds, scars, and pathways. The red thread traces the contours of the body like veins beneath the skin, making visible the emotional and psychological experiences that are often hidden from view. The process of stitching becomes an act of reconstruction, piecing together fragments that may never fully resolve into a complete narrative. The large areas of negative space are intentional. What is absent is as important as what is revealed. The empty spaces invite viewers to project their own experiences into the work and acknowledge the parts of themselves that remain unseen, unresolved, or in transition. Rather than presenting a fixed portrait, the piece exists in a state of becoming, reflecting the ongoing process of self-discovery and transformation. At its core, this work examines vulnerability, memory, and the fragmented nature of identity. It speaks to the ways we carry multiple versions of ourselves—past and present, visible and hidden—while searching for coherence within an ever-evolving sense of self. Through thread, layering, and omission, I seek to create a visual language that honors both the fragility and resilience inherent in the human experience.