We cannot ever see ourselves as we truly are, or as others see us. Reflections are always around us, yet we hold mistaken views about them. Psychology studies have determined that what we see in our own reflection is not what others see. Though we think we see an identical replica of ourselves when we are looking in the mirror, we are not. The reflection becomes a virtual object. The real object and the virtual object are related in the way that our right hand is related to our left hand. The difference is not enormous, but they are certainly not exactly the same. When looking in the mirror, the scale changes and the image is flipped, making our left hand our reflection’s right hand, and vice versa.
This series of works on paper examines the layers of the glass surface, the reflection, and the space inside, and the correlating questions that arise from this. A mix of charcoal and oil paint, selectively using color to further illustrate the illusion of light, bring about these layers. The spaces within this work are actual areas around my home, seen through glass surfaces on windows or doors. As the work evolved, what I found was that the surface created a bridge between indoor and outdoor environments, creating a sense of synergy between nature and the home. I have also included myself in each piece, just as I appear when physically standing in front of these surfaces, documenting how my form interrupts these spaces further. This work questions whether or not reflections are reality, or just illusions of light. Overall, I aim to express the unconventional within the conventional of the every day world.