For my final in my color theory class, we had the freedom to do whatever we want as long as the color palette was taken from nature (mine was a sunset). I chose to do a self-portrait, as portraits are something I'm more known for. To put a twist on it, I chose to depict myself as the mythological Visayan goddess with a thousand eyes, Dalikamata. Dalikamata is said to be a clairvoyant and the goddess of health, specifically of the eyes, even putting eyes on the wings of butterflies to watch over humans. This piece reflects not only me but a part of the Philippines' culture that not too many know about in comparison to the other myths of the world.
