Hidden identity art

In Korean painter KwangHo Shin's mural-scale portraits, smeared and scratched colors communicate emotions similarly to a furrowed brow or creased smile line. Shin obliterates the recognizable aspects of the human face with paint — sometimes by caking thick, Impressionistic dabs or color and sometimes by allowing the paint to run over the face like a veil. Take a look at some of KwangHo Shin's work after the jump!

Michael Reeder on the formation of self.

Identity Crisis We are living in a time in this world where our true identites are being hidden away. If we do not expose our humanity, then horrendous acts of violence will continue to occur. The people who commit these crimes, often do not view the victims as real people, but rather a character in a video game. We are all real people and should be valued for who we are and not bullied and killed. model: http://dresdenmurderscene.deviantart.com/

Portraits of paint

Identity is a recurring theme in my work. I use the face as a canvas. Who are we behind the masks that we wear? “Metamorphosis” would best describe my creative process. I am influenced by Cubism, shapes, shadows and textures. Creating beautiful and abstract images intrigues me. I am fascinated by people’s faces […]

Who am I? // Art by Dywiann Xyara // masks // hidden personality // depersonalisation

Self portrait . Photography . Portrait ideas . Identity. Hidden identity . Mixed media . Photographer . Lost . Black and white . Photo . Portrait images. Colour. Ripped paper . Paper .

Identity and truth.