To Know Yourself Is To Know The World

The series of self-portraits dives into beauty standards and the impermanence of the appearance. Through the usage of self-portraits, the dynamic nature of self-expression is grossly portrayed. At the same time, the paintings reflect on vanity and the obsession with one’s own appearance, especially how they are perceived in contemporary society, as influenced by the rise of social media influencers. The series reacts on feminine beauty standards and depicts how they can have an effect on a woman’s perception of herself.