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Hearing Illusion

April 22, 2019
By aslabakis BRONZE, New York, New York
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A self portrait that explores the inner collision of hearing loss with reality. In the mirror I see an ear, signifying hearing. However in real life, the figure on the left, I am deaf.

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Elo SILVER said...
on May. 1 2019 at 3:03 pm
Elo SILVER, Robstown, Texas
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GROW

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shes staring right at the viewer not even look at herself, thats one thing i bring out of the picture.
Halcyonday PLATINUM said...
on May. 1 2019 at 7:26 am
Halcyonday PLATINUM, Johnson City, Tennessee
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I don't even know how to say how stunning this is - my favorite details are in the hair and face coloration. Amazing work!