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Virginia KelleBuild Yourself2024
2024
$6,128.84
£4,616.23
€5,200
CA$8,451.93
A$9,495.36
CHF 4,961.34
MX$115,895.37
NOK 62,994.56
SEK 59,296.11
DKK 39,580.42
About the Item
This is a profound visual representation that invites reflection on identity, authenticity, and the influence of society on our being. The artwork is rich in symbolism.
The figure of the man in a gray suit, incomplete in color as if he were being erased, symbolizes how society, norms, and expectations can blur or distort our authentic essence. The gray and white tones represent oppression or a lack of color and life, reflecting how external pressures can lead us to lose our individuality.
The man is positioned within a vinyl record—a metaphor for repetition, routine, and the background music of life. It suggests how we sometimes follow a predefined song, forced to keep pace with societal expectations, trapping individuals in an endless cycle. However, the piece invites us to break free from this pattern and create our own melody.
The woman, with multicolored hair painted in a free and expressive manner, appears to challenge the boundaries of convention. The vibrant colors of her hair symbolize creativity, freedom, and authenticity, breaking away from the monotony of the expected. Her gaze toward the man suggests the duality between the individual (man) and society or various external influences (woman).
Above the figures, words and images reinforce the message. "STOP", accompanied by "START" and a "?", urge us to question our decisions—to pause for a moment and start anew, reflecting on who we truly are. These words symbolize the act of stopping to reflect and then taking action to build our own identity.
Several phrases scattered across the painting further emphasize its message:
"Don’t just think, ponder. Now I’m here." – A call to deeply reflect on our existence and the importance of being genuinely present.
"Happiness is the key to success." – Suggesting that true success lies in happiness, beyond material or external achievements.
"Preserve your essence." – A reminder that maintaining our essence is fundamental to staying authentic.
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – A key phrase in the artwork, reinforcing its central idea: being oneself in a world that continuously tries to shape us is the greatest achievement one can attain.
As a whole, this painting is not only a reflection on how external influences shape us but also an invitation to question, pause, and embark on a journey toward authenticity and personal freedom. "Build Yourself" becomes a visual manifesto, conveying the message that being genuine is a challenge—but it is also the path to true success and happiness.
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