Part of a self-portait exploration series I painted during my 5th semester. In this painting, I painted myself wearing ''Kalu'' make up. Inspired by one of Jung's Archetype, Persona, a 'face' that people present themselves among the public that is different from their trueselves. ''Kalu'' was a character I played for a performance that's similar at face value, but is actually different from my actual 'self'. Ironically, this character became a 'face' that I actually present myself in public since people associate Kalu as Kanti. The line between my persona and self is blurred.
2019