Portrait
自画像
2025
Oil paint on canvas
18 × 24 inch
personal work
self-identity is often reflected in and shaped by our consumption choices, as what we buy and use signals our values, beliefs, and aspirations. For instance, purchasing eco-friendly products may reflect a commitment to sustainability, while wearing certain brands can convey status or lifestyle preferences. Additionally, consumption helps individuals connect with specific communities or express their uniqueness. However, critics warn that overemphasis on material goods for self-expression can lead to superficiality and unsustainable practices.
不同的时代对应着不同的工业生产，时尚，消费品。人们购入的商品，在橱窗前做出的选择宣召着他们作为现代人类的共性， 以个性之名购入标签化的产品。人们虽然有着自由选择的权利，但又有多少是完全出自个人选择呢？这这幅画中，很多物品都失去了当时售卖时的价值，不再时新的一次性胶片相机，某次活动的手环，亦或是已经过期的化妆品。这些失去商品性质的非卖品对我却有着不可衡量的精神价值，因为他们是在抽象的时间里我选择保留下来的实体物。