Experiments in Self Portraiture

I create self portraits as a way to better understand myself, to bridge the gap between my physical appearance and the roles I play within my life. My self portraits always start with a photo. Then, I sketch. From the sketch I make a large scale paper pattern. I use the pattern to cut the pieces from paper or fabric. Finally, I piece all of the parts back together again. Here are some photos that may or may not turn into something bigger. Obviously, plants are my world. My identity is all tangled up within my garden.

mimosa tree shadow-mask

philodendron leaf crown