In My Own Skin

3D sculptures, simulations, and rendered portraits of the human figure and skin conditions make up the piece "In My Own Skin." Each piece experiments with different nodes to achieve the effect of wrinkles, acne, dry skin, excess skin, textured/bumpy, and pigmentation. Using simple polygons, these abstract shapes convey different body types and sizes. This project is important, because feeling positive and accepting one's appearance can play a critical role in one's mental health. This piece challenges how people perceive others' bodies, as well as their own. Acne, wrinkles, pigmentation, aging, fatness, etc. should be embraced and celebrated, because the human body is diverse and beautiful in all forms.