Alter Ego

We all have inner and outer selves: the "me" we present to others and the "me" we seldom reveal. The "outer me" may be what is expected of us by our family, community, culture, and society. But the "inner me" is free to be unencumbered. This dichotomy may be particularly acute in women who live in patriarchal societies.

Oil on Canvas by Kaffee Kang

Size: 24x30

About Kaffee Kang
People have all sorts of unique physical attributes: sizes, shapes, hair color, etc. And we come from various backgrounds: ethnicity, culture, race, etc. And as social beings, we form and belong to different groups: family, friends, profession, etc. It is in the infinite combinations of characteristics that make people the most fascinating of painting subjects for me. While trying to maintain a freshness in my work, I have recently been delving more deeply into visual narratives that revolve around the human figure. Multiple figures, in varying circumstances, tell stories of family, friends, and strangers. Everyone has a story to tell.