Within these pieces, I investigate how synthesis is recognized between family members. Controlled, repetitive cross-hatching of graphite and heavy use of positive and negative relationships within both compositions alludes to a representation of ‘family’ as a societal construct.

The traditional style of portraiture within Mama & Papa and Take two represents my parents’ hierarchy and almost royalty within my home, whereas their expression suggests their own normalcy/humanity. I used the contrast of the portraiture and their physical appearance to make a mockery of these ‘family roles’ that society has deemed normal and sought after, further pushing my investigation of the appearance of a conventional family.