C'est Moi 1964

"C'est Moi" (1964) by Martial Raysse is a mixed media artwork featuring a portrait of the artist himself. The work is comprised of two distinct sections. One section depicts a close-up of the artist's face, rendered in a faded, almost translucent, style. The other section portrays the artist's head and shoulders, with the artist's hand partially covering his face, and he wears large blue sunglasses. The contrasting styles and the use of a green background highlight the artist's self-awareness and the complex relationship he has with his own image. This artwork exemplifies the artistic experimentation and exploration of identity that characterized the French Nouveau Réalisme movement.