This oil painting presents a close-up, cropped view of a body to create an unsettling sense of proximity for the viewer. By isolating a fragment of the figure, the piece evokes a claustrophobic atmosphere that mirrors the struggle to understand who we are. Like the body within the frame, it suggests that identity can feel too expansive and complex to fully grasp. The dramatic colour palette heightens the sense of anxiety and reflects the tension that arises when we confront both our physical and inner selves.

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