This print was inspired by the concept “Don’t Meet Your Heroes.” It started from a place of bitterness toward all the times we are disappointed by the people we used to look up to–all the heroes who mess up big time and fall from grace. But as I worked on this piece, I started to feel something like empathy. What if I am that person to someone else? How many people have I disappointed in my worst moments?
Ultimately “Don’t Meet Your Heroes” is about our human condition, and about growing up and changing. It’s about duality and empathy.
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Thank you for posting this!
Intricate print. Your commentary has got me thinking. Interesting concept.