Mirror Project
This multi-layer project explores voyeurism, working to reject the voyeur. The painting itself depicts an intimate scene that is invaded by the presence of the viewer, The viewer is addressed by the subject through eye contact while being simultaneously addressed by themselves in the mirror.
What Do You See in the Mirror?, Acrylic on Framed Mirror, 2021
The second part of this project was an attempt to stimulate interactions and organic reactions to the piece in public spaces where the artwork would stand out of place. In this way unsuspecting participants would be forced to reckon with the piece and their reaction to it.
Quote: "That's not good for my eyes. I'm trying to stay away from temptation."
A lot of this process was unable to be documented, however reactions fell within three categories: intrigue, lust, and disgust. Some people smirked with the thought of pleasure, some grimaced at the site of pleasure depicted, and others just approached with indifferent interest.
Top Left: A couple walks past in Rittenhouse, they glance at the piece, at each other and back again.
Top Right: A photographer stopped me, asking to record the interaction. His camera lens is visible in the mirror. The photographer was addressed by the mirror, the eyes of the piece, and myself all at once.
Bottom Left: A woman stops in her tracks, inspecting the painting from multiple angles for quite a few minutes before continuing on. At this time, multiple people inquired as to who placed this here.
Bottom Right: The painting disrupts the Romance Novel section of Barnes and Noble. A girl approaches to take a selfie in the mirror.