A Portrait of Portraits, 2008
Thread on stretched fabric
2' x 3' x 2"
A Portrait of Portraits is about individuality and identity in the United States of America. In the past, many minorities have been treated unfairly. In this country, the white male is commonly on top. Big businessmen, lawyers, and politicians all tend to be primarily white males. However, minorities are now being more recognized and respected. Now the art world is interested in feminist art and art from minority ethnic groups. As a white male, I have no chance of being an interesting artist.
This piece is somewhat of a tribute to the white male. The hand stitched portraits on fabric bring a masculine quality to a traditionally feminine craft. The portraits are blindline studies of the white male. This aesthetic gives the portrait a less representational view of the individual. Attention is given to small details as each white male is given back an individualistic identity.
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