We are delighted to announce that Bianca Raffaella has been shortlisted for the The Self Portrait Prize 2025. celebrating the evolving concept of self-representation in contemporary art. 

Bianca Raffaella invites viewers into a deeply introspective sensory experience, conveying her journey through a self-portrait painted from a memory of when she was 15. During that time, she struggled with deep feelings of worthlessness due to her blindness, and through this artwork, she attempts to reclaim that lost moment of youth.

The title Where Youth Grows Pale is from John Keats' Ode to a Nightingale and reflects the bittersweet transition from the vibrancy of youth to the more subdued tones of maturity, echoing the artist's exploration of self and perception. Through this piece, Raffaella not only delves into themes of accessibility and the multifaceted nature of beauty but also encourages a deeper connection with the artwork, advocating for an understanding of art that resonates with the complexities of human experience and emotion. 

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