The genesis of this series is a compelling, vintage portrait of an Asian family in the midst of a cultural transition. Curiously, each member of the family revealed their cultural identity with the clothing they chose to wear for the portrait. The father wore a conservative, western business suit, the mother, a Kimono and the eldest son, a casual, western suit jacket. A daughter and the youngest brother are dressed in different military school uniforms. The diversity within this small family unit drew me to further investigate and reimagine their story. I have begun this series with four portraits of the daughter, by pushing the limits of her military persona with whimsical, headdresses and colorful palettes.
Paeonia
24x18x2”
Photo and pigmented beeswax combines on Kozo and wood panel.
24x18x2”
Photo and pigmented beeswax combines on Kozo and wood panel.
Velutina
24x18x2”
Photo and pigmented beeswax combines on Kozo and wood panel.
24x18x2”
Photo and pigmented beeswax combines on Kozo and wood panel.
Lisianthus
24x18x2”
Photo and pigmented beeswax combines on Kozo and wood panel
24x18x2”
Photo and pigmented beeswax combines on Kozo and wood panel