24, 2021
Gesso bandages, acrylic on canvas
60cm x 40cm
The painting represents Fortis’ expression of time’s passage after a life-altering event. Created a year after a pivotal day, it conveys the powerlessness felt in counting down to its anniversary, torn between grief and celebration of survival. The self-portrait depicts the artist in a vulnerable position, with exaggerated bone structure, embodying impact of the experience.