Acrylic Paint

Self Portrait with Mirror #5

I'm always looking for interesting reflections. The segmented mirrors on this medicine cabinet provide the opportunity to distort, disrupt, and change the angle of the reflection.

Inviting the viewer into my medicine cabinet and evening routine feels like a way to reveal myself even as my face is hidden.

About

Lucy Shaiken

Lucy Shaiken (b.1994) is an artist living and working in Philadelphia, PA. Her paintings take on the patina of her lived-in environment—the clutter, textures, warmth, and comfort of home. Lucy’s work has been exhibited in museums and galleries in the US and Canada. In 2021, she was awarded an Illuminate the Arts Grant by the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture & The Creative Economy.

Lucy Shaiken

describes their creative process

I take photographs constantly and have a massive library of references. I am always focused on three things: light, color, and story. I am not limited by subject matter--I will paint a trash can if the sun is hitting it just right. I paint alla prima, which means "at first attempt." My paintings are done in one session, and I rarely go back. I am chasing after something fresh that plays with form and definition--what is the least amount of information the eye needs to make sense of this image? My goal is self-exploration and maybe self-explanation. How do I show the world who I am? How do I record my experiences? What mark will I leave behind?

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