In this portrait, the artist ventures into a looser, textured style, exploring introspection or a playful examination of self-perception. The chosen shirt, reflecting personal taste, adds authenticity. Humorous notes about potential misrepresentations, from a subtly enlarged nose to whimsical turquoise eyes, engage viewers in a playful yet introspective journey. Sharing the original title's concept, "Fragments of a Future Self," hints at contemplation on identity and reveals candid self-awareness. The artist playfully questions whether viewers could identify them solely through the portrait, emphasizing the personal nature of the work. Acknowledgment of the background's digital representation adds another layer, underscoring the medium's limitations. This piece becomes more than a visual exploration; it's a narrative challenging viewers to discern the artist's identity and inviting them into a nuanced contemplation of self-perception and the elusive nature of artistic representation. The painting is oil on canvas mounted on a stretcher and has its sides painted so it can be ready to hang. It comes shipped very carefully in a box directly from Mihai Cotiga’s studio. The painting is hand signed on the back and it will come with a certificate of authenticity. Mihai Cotiga is a painter based in Bucharest, Romania, whose works have been exhibited nationally and internationally. He uses his life events and thoughts to bring meaning into his work being driven by the curiosity to understand what is around us and the passion to always learn something new. Exhibitions: 2023 - Group show - Figures 2023 - CICA Museum - Gimpo, South Korea - August - September 2021 - Group show - Fusion Arts Fair 2021 - Bucharest, Romania - June 2018 - Group show - Singular-Art, Nijmegen, Netherlands - May-September 2016 - Personal exhibition - University "Spiru Haret" - March-April 2013 - Personal exhibition - Museum of Bucharest - November If you want to see more paintings, here is a link to the artist's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mihaicotigapaints/ or @mihaicotigapaints