Fountain of Youth

What do we pour out of ourselves when we try to become something purer than we are?

Title: Fountain Of Youth
Size: 32x48 in
Edition: Limited Edition – 1 of 5
Collection: Colony
Year: 2024
Process: Self Portrait, Photography, Digital Compositing

Materials: Archival dye sublimation on chromaluxe aluminum
Finish: High gloss, reflective finish
Mount: Inset block with hanging wire (ready to hang)
Authenticated: Engraved hand signature with metal certificate of authenticity

Artist Statement
This piece explores the quiet violence of shaping yourself around expectation instead of truth. The figure bends into a structure that both protects and confines, offering the illusion of transformation. Water pours out as a performance of purity — clear, controlled, and costly to sustain. The tuxedo and basin become symbols of roles that polish the surface while hollowing the interior. The work lands on the truth that self-erasure is the deepest wound, and returning to oneself is both the rupture and the release.

Care
Clean with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Avoid chemicals and abrasives.

Shipping & Production
Shipping Included (U.S.). International shipping available; rates calculated at checkout. Fully insured, professionally packaged. Production time: 8–12 business days