Hyperrealism
Hyperrealism is more than an art movement—it is, in a way, a quiet disorder born from the desire to hold memory in its purest form.
Inspiration
I have carried this “disorder” for most of my life. Being innately detail-oriented, I find myself drawn to capturing the minutiae of the world around me. The more a subject resonates with me, the more meticulously I render it.
Idea
This piece is a self-portrait, inspired by a selfie taken with a yellow Nokia Lumia 1020. The phone itself appears in the work, mirrored in the eye—a small reflection of memory preserved. It hails from an early stage of my journey, a time of exploration, experimentation, and quiet discovery.
Technique
I worked in mixed media, combining Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer watercolor pencils with the 9000 graphite pencil set. The canvas was an unbranded Bristol board I had kept since my university days, a silent witness to years of practice and growth.
Personal Stance
This artwork holds profound meaning for me. It represents a milestone: achieving a balance of rich, vibrant color and painstaking detail, a testament to patience, observation, and the subtle beauty of lingering on what matters.