Portrait in Watercolor 2 

Aurel Cojan created this portrait in watercolor; the date is unknown. Cojan was born in Romania in 1914 and the cultural and political turmoil of Eastern Europe doubtlessly shaped his artistic practice. His life spanned a period marked by world wars, communist regimes, and dramatic social changes. Given this context, we might interpret Cojan's portrait through a lens of identity and resilience. The use of watercolor lends the image a fluid, ethereal quality. The lines are suggestive rather than definitive, the figure feels both present and dissolving. Is this portrait a reflection on the self, a commentary on the transient nature of identity in a world of constant change? Or perhaps it is a more personal exploration of memory and the way we perceive ourselves and others.