Portrait #1 2022

Adam Caldwell's 2022 mixed media piece, "Portrait #1", depicts a woman's face obscured by a red stripe over her eyes, seemingly referencing the iconic American flag. The painting also shows a silhouette of a crowd with flags in the bottom portion, adding a sense of political commentary to the work. The fragmented composition is suggestive of the American flag, creating a compelling juxtaposition of personal and political imagery. Caldwell's work often deals with themes of identity and societal expectations, blurring the lines between individual and national narratives.