The Harlequin at Play

I know its been a while, but I was finally able to get this one done just yesterday. Things have been busy lately and I just didn't have a chance to get it done any sooner.

Right now I'm playing with the idea of double portraits as a way to some multiple personalities. I enjoyed the idea of the Harlequin because to me he's a prankster and at the same time can be very serious. However serious he may become though he's always playful and enjoys pranking and showing off, even at his own expense. This image displays that dual personality and evokes feelings of curiosity and sadness that are both present within the character. One sad lost in a bitter emotion but another side of the same individual is unable to understand the feeling and is even of the verge of interrupting what should be a private moment.

This work shows a vibrant display of colors that remind me of works by Gilbert and George*. I struggled with this one to keep the colors clean while trying to give them a depth that draws the viewer into the image.

I enjoyed doing this picture a lot and I am also working on a triptych using some photos from the same shoot. I also plan on experimenting a bit more and will post the results as I finish them.

*some images on the the Gilbert and Geaorge site may be offensive to some people, view with care and not at work