#selfie gambit - Limited Edition of 15 Photograph

Eran Barnea is a Los Angeles based artist, born in Israel and trained in fine art, architecture, code breaking, and digital visual effects for movies. Barnea is interested in using the visual language of art, iconography and symbolism to create an impact. In his work he is looking at the human condition in our time, bringing awareness to social and psychological issues by looking at reality from different perspectives. In his recent paintings Barnea portrays people as they like to see themselves in the mirror. Selfies are posted on social media to get likes, they are a visual manifestation of this age of individualism and self determination: Everyone takes a selfie, everyone’s both the artist and the hero.