Self-Portrait (The Vanity)

oam, urethane resin, mirror, and gold paint

37 x 26 x 6 in.

This Rococo-inspired mirror frame is crafted from insulation foam and adorned with resin casts of my heads. In emulating opulence through inexpensive and rapid means, the once-exclusive royal frame is transformed into an accessible portal for self-admiration. By employing minimal craftsmanship and spray paint, the viewer is framed as a luxurious persona, engaging in an act of self-worship. While some may perceive this approach as cheap, I embrace the democratization of self-love. As individuals encounter their reflections within the expansive golden frame and among the sculpted heads, they become the subjects of veneration.