the appeal of artistic creation is not limited to the expressive and communicative function to be projected outwardly, it also includes the inwardly-directed self-reflection of the artist. the different forms and imagery of self-portraiture in a variety of individual works are like reflections in the mirror. the mirror image as an object perceived by myself causes the invisible self to become visible. it helps us to understand and to identity with the ‘self’. eventually, one can get along better with ‘others’ in this phenomenal world and hopefully lead to a happier life.