Woman Documents Her Journey Through A Month With These 28 Extraordinary Self-Portraits
"I was born an artist! I never knew I was an artist until one of the biggest art collectors in Montreal told me."
Veronique Duplain is a Canadian artist who has taught herself all the skills she needs to create her art. She is the mastermind behind the #SelfieProject, which she conceived many years ago to gain experience in taking portraits.
The project involves setting up a scene, dressing up in handmade clothes, taking a self-portrait, and then posting it on her Instagram every day throughout February. This project is a blend of photography, art installation, performance, and social experiment.
With the help of Arsenal Contemporary Art Montreal, she has been able to continue pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with this project. Veronique works every year to keep the project fresh and engaging while also challenging herself to create something unique and meaningful.
Over time, she has amassed quite a collection of self-portraits, each one telling its own story. Those who are interested in seeing her newest images from the 2021 #SelfieProject can find them on her Instagram page.
The page is continually updated with new images, and she is always looking for feedback and suggestions. Veronique is passionate about what she does, and she is devoted to creating meaningful art that speaks to people.
She is excited to continue this project in the years to come and hopes that others will follow along.
1. Day 27 - Selfelevation
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The artist says: "I started this project because I was very motivated to shoot portraits one day, and none of my cute friends were available. So, I took my place in front of the camera, and I loved the process so much (no pressure, full creativity) that I decided to do this for 30 days. And I did."
4. Day 15 - Selfelectro
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5. Day 23 - Selfartificial Intelligence
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The artist stated, "The most difficult part of the creative process is staying creative and bringing an image every day for one month that is strong, visually appealing, has a good message, and is easily understood by people. I enjoy seeing that, more often than not, I succeed in doing so!"
6. Day 19 - Selfeight Bit
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7. Day 18 - Selfctrl
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The artist proclaimed, "I love and I’m grateful for having the liberty to be creative. I am allowing myself a full month where nothing can interfere with my art, and that is the biggest gift I can give myself."
8. Day 22 - Selfillumine
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9. Day 20 - Selfinfluenceuse
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10. Day 1 - Selfheadlines
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11. Day 13 - Selfreedom
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12. Day 21 - Selfast Food
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13. Day 12 - Selfinancement
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14. Day 17 - Selfhygiene
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15. Day 8 - Selfanalyze
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16. Day 14 - Selfattraction
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17. Day 16 - Selfimminence
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18. Day 24 - Selfphénomène
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19. Day 3 - Selfaffection
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20. Day 9 - Selfull Circle
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21. Day 28 - Selfemotif
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22. Day 6 - Selfhazmat
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23. Day 11 - Selfintrospection
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24. Day 5 - Selfoutfit Of The Day
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25. Day 7 - Selfessentials
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26. Day 25 - Selfishihara
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27. Day 26 - Selfhibernation
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28. Day 2 - Selfhomeless
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By creating images of themselves, artists can explore their own identity and self-expression, as well as engage in self-analysis and self-reflection. Some of the most famous self-portraits include those by Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, and Rembrandt.
Today, self-portraiture remains an important medium for artists to connect with their audience and express themselves creatively.
