#2 - Common Denominator

This diptych presents two drawn figures, again using collage as the main point of reference, each composed of contrasting elements of gender, skin tone, and cultural signifiers. Though visually distinct, the characters mirror one another in form and presence, emphasizing their shared humanity. The fractured, composite nature of their features speaks to the complexity of identity, while the pairing itself points to a unifying truth: beneath surface differences, we are all bound by a common thread. Common Denominator invites reflection on what connects us, rather than what divides us.

#3 - Panotration

Influenced by Josh Bowe’s concept of portraiture via his invented term 'Panotraiture'; this project investigates the visual language of traditional portraiture using a single image of a woman's face. This was a dual phased project, firstly employing the analogue method of gel plate printing, the portrait is broken down into a simplified arrangement of elements that evoke the essence of the human face. Secondly, via the use of a basic matrix, the printed images were disassembled and reassembled into two nearly identical portraits. The resulting pair echoes the phenomenon of twins—two individuals with striking similarities yet distinct presences. This duality evokes a quiet tension, prompting viewers to reflect on how identity is perceived, remembered, and emotionally registered. The work straddles the space between familiarity and ambiguity, unsettling in its closeness, yet tender in its exploration of shared human traits.

This was an immersive and complex project that took many twists and turns along the way, so I have included some of my YouTube videos to help further explain the full extent of the project, including the trial and error moments!

Phase #1

Phase #2