This self-portrait captures a moment of sorrow, a raw and vulnerable point where Edward has channelled his anger inward, fracturing his own reflection. Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s 1887 self-portrait and the quiet sadness in van Gogh’s expression, Edward echoes that emotional honesty while introducing a more introspective twist. His gaze drifts off to the side, lost in a distant daydream, as he wrestles with the consequences of his emotions and seeks solace through the act of painting. Yet, beneath the turmoil, this work stands as a powerful testament to resilience, the strength to face inner pain and the courage to transmute it into something meaningful and beautiful.
