Portraits of Self
This project began with drawings and paintings in 1959. The original concept traced states of being and sometimes reflected the actual facial appearance of subjects. In other words, some were actual "portraits" of a face while most others were portraits of inner consciousness, emotional states and self identities.
Recently, this ongoing experiment in portraiture has elaborated black and white photography by transformations of color and some graphic elements. Elastic distortions are not the issue here. The coexistance of facial features with inner state color and form represents a revolution/evolution in portraiture.
The original photos used on this page are by Jean-Claude Brutsch, Geneva, Switzerland
An installation view of portraits is now online: "Paperworks" Exhibit Marburger Kunstverein 2002
For more incredible transformations, check out the Faces video.
©John Fischer - updated 6/21/01
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