Is it not a bizarre experience gazing at a portrait of someone without a face? It's uncomfortable, isn't it? Or is that just me? When I look at a faceless face, I immediately want to turn away. I wonder why the subject is faceless? Are they even human? I'm intrigued by Lisa Golightly's work (her site and shop are called "Kiki and Polly"). I'm intrigued because I wonder why she chosen to omit what some might consider the most important part of her subjects - the face. Their eyes. The windows to the soul. Her paintings have me coming back for more. I have visited her shop over and over the past week (damn this silly budget). The Fire starters is my favorite painting. I don't see a fire but I know those two are up to something.
3 comments:
I didn't even notice they were all faceless until, obviously, the last one. I really like the first three but I could never get that last one.... It's so eerie even if it is well done.
Kate from Clear the Way
It's really haunting! And so curious.
I didn't notice they were faceless at first, either! Such beautiful and interesting pieces.
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