Dorian Gray is an 80×110 cm oil-on-canvas self-portrait, painted in a time of deep personal introspection and emotional turmoil.
Created during a period when the artist’s father was ill, the piece embodies an internal battle: the clash between the egoism of pursuing one’s dreams and the pressing weight of real-life responsibilities. In those moments, painting became both a liberation and a condemnation—a way to free the inner self while simultaneously confronting the demands of a world that expects only “useful” actions.
With its dark tones and expressive depth, Dorian Gray serves as a raw and honest confrontation with the duality of human nature—a piece that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled between passion and duty, self-expression and societal expectation.
