Virgin

"Virgin" _
Lewis Derogene (PhenomenaLewis) _
Self-Portrait Photograph | 2020 _
20in x 34in _
Limited Edition of 7 AP _

In this self-portrait photograph, the image features PhenomenaLewis, a dark-skinned Black woman, who engages the viewer with a direct gaze. She is enveloped in long baby blue fabric and wears bright magenta (Pink) gloves, her hands forming an upside-down triangle over her belly, creating a striking and symbolic composition.
The photograph embodies a sense of minimalism, both in color and subject. During this early phase of her exploration of self-portraiture, PhenomenaLewis deliberately chose simplicity as a way to introduce herself to this captivating genre of art. The result is an image that evokes a sense of purity and depth, drawing viewers into the artist's initial steps on her creative journey.