The artwork titled “Self-Portrait” was created by the artist Chuck Close in 2007. This piece belongs to the Photorealism art movement and falls under the genre of self-portrait.
The artwork is a striking composition that meticulously captures the artist’s visage through a distinctive, grid-like pattern. Each cell in the grid forms an intricate, kaleidoscopic mosaic, contributing to an overall image that is both highly detailed and vividly abstract up close. From a distance, the multitude of colors and shapes coalesces into a remarkably lifelike portrait of Chuck Close. The use of vibrant, varied hues imbues the piece with a dynamic quality, enhancing the sense of depth and texture. Close’s innovative approach to photorealism is evident in this meticulously crafted self-portrait, which skillfully marries abstraction with realism.
