The Self and its Doubles

A self-portrait is not just the representation of oneself; often it's a metaphor for oneself.

In front of the camera, I am at the same time the one I think I am and the one I want others to think I am
(Roland Barthes - Camera Lucida: Reflections on photography).

What do we decide to show to others or to hide from them?
The concept of identity is flexible. Human beings are exposed to transformations according to the roles, contexts and situations in which they are placed.
A self-portrait doesn't necessarily imply a narcissistic attitude; it's an encounter and like every meeting it has the gift of unpredictability.
It's an approximation to the knowledge of oneself, destined not to find ultimate answers.

 

Study of Self I

Study of Self II

Study of Self III

Theatrum Anatomicum I

Study of Self IV

Study of Self V

Study of Self VI

Study of Self VII

Theatrum Anatomicum II

Study of Self VIII

Study of Self IX

Study of Self X

Theatrum Anatomicum III

Study of Self XI

Study of Self XII

Study of Self XIII

Study of Self XIV