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Self-Portrait in Dots is a two-part exploration of identity, repetition, and psychological space, inspired by the work of Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama. Known for her immersive environments, polka-dot motifs, and themes of self-obliteration and mental illness, Kusama has long used repetition as a visual language to externalize personal trauma and emotional states. Her practice\u2014rooted in obsessive detail and radical vulnerability\u2014served as the foundation for this self-portrait series. The first piece is a hand-drawn self-portrait created using black pen on yellow paper, directly referencing Kusama\u2019s iconic black-and-yellow palette. Drawn from life using a mirror, this analog portrait overlays the face, clothing, and background with intricate dot patterns and net-like textures, echoing Kusama\u2019s signature fusion of self and surrounding space. The second portrait was created digitally using a limited palette of red, yellow, and black\u2014colours often found in Kusama\u2019s installations. While the facial structure remains naturalistic, the background and hair are stylized with flowing, layered polka dots, building a visual field that suggests both movement and infinity. Together, these portraits investigate how pattern can function as both concealment and revelation\u2014 masking identity while simultaneously expressing internal complexity. Through the visual language of Kusama, the project reimagines self-portraiture as something immersive, symbolic, and emotionally charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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