Identity

How do we ‘define’ what makes us who we are, our ego? We ‘fit’ into the world by creating an identity that becomes the filter through which we experience all things.

His/Herstory (2017 to present)

Yosemite, Deconstructed, Oil, acrylic, collage on canvas, diptych. 54″ x 92″

Paintings of someone else’s selfie. A portrait of a self-portrait. It’s an idea that only exists in the early 21st century. Identity has become wrapped up in how frequently and easily we can ‘see’ ourselves, examine who we might be. We can mold our identity from the outside in. Selfie portraits are about identity – who we are at any and every moment in time.

Selfies (2015 to present)

Bob-selfie, oil on panel, 24 x 18

Georgette – Selfie, Oil on panel, 24″ x 18″

TonyK – Selfie, Oil on panel, 24″ x 18″

Kayleigh – Selfie, Oil on panel, 24″ x 18″

Selfie: Lalo, Oil on canvas, 24″ x 20″

Selfie: Tom, 24″ x 20″ oil on canvas

Tony-selfie, chalk pastel on paper, 10 x 8

Selfie: John, Oil on canvas, 24″ x 20″

Impermanence (2014)

Sheryl, Pastel on paper, 40″ x 30″

Chao-I, screaming. digital photograph

John, seated. chalk and pastel on paper

David, profile, charcoal and pastel on paper

Horse and Cart, Pastel on paper, 40″ x 30″

John, walking, Pastel on paper, 12″ x 10″

Bye, Sheryl, Charcoal and pastel on paper

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David, three angles. Paul XO Pinkman, digital photograph

Also called Anicca or Anitya, impermanence is one of the essential doctrines and a part of three marks of existence in Buddhism. The doctrine asserts that all of conditioned existence, without exception, is “transient, evanescent, inconstant”.

Sticks and Stones (2011 – 2012)

Sissy (William), digital print

Spic (Julie), digital print

Bitch (Kate)

Pussy (Edgar)

Peleón (Edgardo)

Sissy (Harold)

I hate you (Robert D.), digital print, © 2011 Paul Pinkman

I hate you (Robert), digital print

See no evil (David), digital print

Kike (Shari)

Chink (Chao I), digital print

Queer, Fag, Idiot (Self-portrait),2010, digital print

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Words that are meant to hurt and even some that aren’t leave long lasting scars, which, though hidden, are barely below the surface. This series of portraits brings to the surface the hidden pains that are resident for many. Daring to be genuine is the greatest act of the individual. Knowing who that genuine person is and revealing it takes great bravery and yet offers even greater satisfaction.