Monochromatic Layers of Identity | Abstract Collection

The Faces I Know abstract paintings offer a striking juxtaposition to the digital portraits they accompany, yet they are deeply interconnected through the exhibit’s overarching themes of identity, connection, and complexity. While the portraits rely on the human gaze to draw viewers into lifelike stories, these abstract works evoke a similar depth and richness through layers of monochromatic colors. Using acrylic on canvas, alongside varied finishes and weights of acrylic and gouache, the paintings reveal intricate textures and layers that invite closer inspection.

Depth of Identify, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | 20x20 inches (set in black vintage wood frame)

Keep On Keepin' On, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | 20x20 inches (Framed in Black Wood)

Belonging, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | 20x20 inches (Framed in Black Wood)

Overcomer, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | 20x20 inches (Framed in Black Wood)

Spirit Set Free, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | 20x20 inches (Framed in Black Wood)

Joy In Strength, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | 20x20 inches (Framed in Black Wood)

I Will Not Be Silenced , 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | 20x20 inches (Framed in Black Wood)

Unrefined stencil work introduces subtle elements—water, flowers, bricks, and buildings—symbolizing the environments, relationships, and histories that shape identity. Each central hue anchors the viewer’s experience, encouraging focus while immersing them in the emotional resonance of the piece. Like the portraits, these works embody the unseen and multifaceted nature of identity, with every layer adding to the story.

Together, the abstract paintings and portraits create a dialogue between the tangible and the imagined, asking viewers to explore connection not just through the eyes of the portraits but also through the layered textures of life itself. This interplay celebrates the richness of identity, the power of perspective, and the beauty of what lies beneath the surface.