 How can an artist create a portrait without representing what the person looks like? That is the objective of this lesson. Create a self portrait without actually drawing or painting a self portrait. The idea originated from a work of art created by Felix Gonzalez-Torres titled Portrait of Ross. The artwork is a giant pile of candy. The pile of candy weighs the same weight that Felix’s friend Ross had before he got sick. When you visit the artwork, you are allowed to take a piece of candy with you when you leave. Each time you take a piece away, the pile of candy weighs less and less. Unfortunately, this is what happened to Ross. When he got sick, he lost weight and eventually passed away. So the pile of candy represents and is a tribute to Ross, without it actually portraying his likeness.       
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