Clean Air, Come Out
Julianna Gallardo
Medium: Collage Photography
Digital size 11” x 14”
Date: 2020
Price:  Original $115
Description: Self portrait of artist Julianna expressing how she feels when wearing mask. This is a self-portrait of artist Julianna. Julianna created the image by taking her own photo and collaging images using Photoshop with assistance from staff. The image depicts Julianna in front of her fruit tree surrounded by leafs and flowers from her many other favorite fruit trees. 
 
The portrait featured in black and white, represents how the artist felt when wearing a mask and feeling restricted from breathing fresh air. “Clean air” in order to be “healthy and fine” stated the artist as she continued to explain her experience and challenges when using a mask. The bright colors from nature that used to surround her seemed to be “fading” but the stoic glare the artist portrays represents how “strong” Julianna is. She overcame the “fear” of wearing a mask but still desires “clean air again” with “nature”.