paint.1. parrot. Self-delusion Print

This painting began as a portrait; every leaf, insect, and living being within it carries a profound psychological significance. They depict a phenomenon every individual encounters – self-delusion. A perceptive observer might discern the portrayal of a grand female face, yet it might ultimately amount to nothing more than self-delusion... The protagonist is fictional, the situation contrived, but the natural backdrop is real. However, the degree of reality versus fiction will be unique for each viewer. I worked on this piece for two years, and the initial sketch (in a sketchbook) bears little resemblance to the final result. This is because self-delusion grows, evolves, and undergoes transformations over time, much like every natural phenomenon. The idea came to me during the liminal state between sleep and wakefulness, while I was grappling with a high fever during a severe bout of flu. Lazy streams of thought from my fevered mind spiraled around the core concept: just how much self-delusion is entwined in human relationships, and how much does it obscure behind its facade? Self-delusion is a beguiling companion, weaving its intricate tapestry in the corridors of our minds. It often masquerades as protection, veiling uncomfortable truths in its comforting embrace. We convince ourselves of half-truths and plausible scenarios, constructing a deceptive mirage that momentarily eases our doubts. Yet, the journey towards self-awareness involves peeling back the layers of this illusion. The true courage is to confront the reality beneath self-delusion.