Portrait Drawing
The Meaning behind this self portrait that I created simply explain my early teenage years. Coming out as the first person within my family was extremely difficult for me. (Especially to my father….) Personally, I was lucky enough to have supporters (such as my friends and a few family members) However, that doesn’t resolve my relationship with my father after he discovered that I am gay. The drawing shows me holding a piece of “paper,” the paper simply portrays the situation of me coming out to my father. And the face that I drew was the exact reaction that I had after coming out to my father and hearing all the nasty words that was coming out of his mouth as well. Moreover, the reason why I created this piece of drawing is to show the society how is it so hard for young people to come out of the closet and how being out was a thing that had to be done.
Self Portrait
Growing up (especially during my teenage years) I’ve been thinking a lot about makeup and away fascinated by women’s drawerfuls of smoky eyeshadow and lipstick. In truth, I’ve always wanted to do makeup ever since I was little. However, the main reason for me putting on makeup is to present the best possible version of my to the world and to the people around me. Not only to look good but also to paint my face as a means of becoming more applying to men and women. I feel more confident towards makeup, I feel I get a lot more attentions towards people when I have makeup on. Though, being a male figure, me having makeup may represent a way in which men are breaking out of gender norms. (which is something that I’ll have to face each and everyday) To wrap this up, I feel like makeup really does help me to present the most “perfect” look in front of people, always have a flawless skin and strong eyebrows and sharp cheekbones. Also help me to find a sense of belonging within our society as well.
