Self Portrait No.3

Oil on canvas

48”x 36”

2025

In Self Portrait No. 3, Jared Farouki presents a surreal, introspective scene that blends realism with expressive abstraction. Reclining on a bold red-and-cream striped chair, the artist's elongated limbs stretch theatrically across the space, creating a sense of both ease and unease.

The composition is vibrant and playful, with layered rugs, exaggerated proportions, and saturated colors evoking a dreamlike domestic space. A stylized portrait looms behind him, suggesting an internal dialogue or alternate identity.

Farouki’s brushwork is deliberately varied—his face painted with precision, while the surroundings are rendered more freely. This painting marks a conscious shift toward looser, more expressive strokes, reflecting a desire to let go of control and embrace spontaneity in his practice. The result is a striking, humorous, and vulnerable self-portrait that invites viewers into the artist’s evolving inner world.