Don’t Look At Me
About the art
Title: Don’t Look at Me
Medium: Acrylic on 24x30 inch stretched canvas
Artist: S.E. Wandz
Date: November 17, 2020
Don’t Look at Me conveys the raw, isolating fear of being perceived and judged. The figure, cloaked in soft, flowing blues and greens, hides their face with trembling hands, a gesture of self-protection against the relentless gaze of the outside world. Their pose reveals an intense vulnerability, as if shielding themselves from the belief that their true self is inadequate.
Two spectral white birds hover ominously on either side, their forms frozen in mid-flight. They symbolize the ever-present feeling of being watched, an insistent and inescapable awareness of scrutiny. Their stark whiteness contrasts with the deep, fluid tones of the figure, heightening the tension between exposure and concealment.
This painting captures the internal struggle of wanting to remain unseen while battling the inevitability of being noticed. The swirling brushstrokes and muted palette create an atmosphere of heaviness and fragility, reflecting the emotional weight of self-doubt and the fear of judgment.
Don’t Look at Me is a haunting exploration of the human condition—a poignant reminder of how fear of perception can shape how we see ourselves and the world around us.