This painting marked the beginning of my journey and was my first work at this size. I wanted to challenge myself, balancing detailed portraiture with bursts of abstract colour. It was both an experiment and a breakthrough, showing me the direction I wanted to take.
Explore More In-DepthWith this painting I became more conscious of control, focusing the highest level of detail on the face and hand while letting other areas fall away. It was about balancing precision with looseness, and exploring how attention shapes the way a portrait is read.
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For this painting I wanted the face to dominate the frame, bringing it closer and reducing the space for background. The scale created an intensity and immediacy, while the marks and patterns around it kept the sense of movement and energy I had been exploring.
Explore More In-DepthThis painting was a turning point in the series. I stripped back the background almost entirely, leaving the portrait to emerge from the darkness. The softer palette and shadow gave the work a quieter, more vulnerable feeling, which felt like an important shift in my process.
In this final painting I wanted to find a balance between detail and abstraction. The face and hair carry strong structure and expression, while the clothing became looser and more abstract, allowing me to play with texture and flow. It felt like a way to bring the series full circle, combining everything I had explored.
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