The portrait lies. It always only shows a snapshot. A fraction. A fleeting moment. In seconds, we capture, judge, and evaluate. The first impression doesn’t need to be reflected or questioned. The contradiction created in the portraits forces the viewer to engage with the image beyond the representation. To question their first impression and to engage with the person. It’s only through the rupture and resulting tensions that the subject regains a part of their personality. Their independence. Their character. Ambiguity allows us to approach the truth in the portrait. And an honest handling of the image.