2020 has been a different year.
In this virtual exhibition, I will attempt to reflect my personal experiences throughout it, which implicitly relate to the events that have taken place globally this challenging year. I will be presenting, in a chronological fashion, a series of self-portraits which bear the title "As I am today". They are a testimony of my state of being that particular day. A wide range of emotions is covered and, as you will see, they show a rapid rate of change in my personal evolution. |
I shall not try to make the connection with 2020's events
explicit, for I believe it is either apparent or non-existent, and I would rather let you interpret their meaning for yourself. I have shared the subsequent drawings through my website and through Instagram after they were made. I hope you enjoy the works, and I thank you for your time and attention, Nil |
ANNOUNCEMENT: A physical exhibition of this project happened!
It was in Sant Lluc, in Barcelona, through the 4th - 18th of December.
Some closing remarks:
When I had finished the last drawing, an idea came to mind regarding the meaning I feel behind the self-portraits. Their meaning, their purpose, the reason I do them, more than to discover different aspects about myself, which I do, is to come to terms with my own existence. I do not know how this may sound to you, but I feel it true for me. As I look out from the canvas or the page, one can imagine me seeing a variety of things: a void, the spectator, myself... In the most primal way, I am looking at / for myself. In another, by engaging with you the spectator with my gaze, I am activating and transmitting the act of seeing to you, so that in the end the work acts as a mirror and it is you who comes to terms with your own existence. |
The word awareness also comes to mind. This also relates to the previous interpretations because with these self-portraits I state: I am, I see. That I am aware of myself and, in some way, also of you. That with these self-portraits I am making myself aware. In any case, these are my intents behind the works. I would love to know your reaction to these works and your interpretation about them, so consider sharing them with me by sending me an email at nilinglisaltes@gmail.com so we may start a conversation. |
Thank you truly for your time and attention,
Nil