Through the looking glass: portraiture & identity

Portraiture can reveal far more than a likeness. It can expose the heart of who we are.

In this discussion, Brisbane Portrait Prize finalists unpack how gesture, light, and expression can speak volumes about personal and collective identity. From the vulnerability of self-portraiture to the stories embedded in a gaze, this is a conversation about art as a mirror to the soul.

Discover how artists translate lived experience and emotion into visual form. Explore the role of self-portraiture as a site for self-expression and reflection. See how subtle details - a tilt of the head, a fleeting glance - can communicate complexity, vulnerability, and strength.