The work Handstand (Self-Portrait) represents a personal expression captured through an experimental fusion of figurative and abstract forms. The figure performing a handstand becomes a symbol of balance, focus, and inner strength, as well as the uncertainty and tension that accompany this physically and mentally demanding position. The inverted perspective disrupts the usual perception of space and emphasizes the fragile boundary between control and falling.

The rich, layered structure, gestural strokes, and dynamic color palette enhance the sense of movement and instability. Contrasts of light and shadow highlight bodily tension while also alluding to the artist’s internal dialogue with themselves. The self-portrait thus functions not only as a record of a physical position but as a meditative image exploring the search for balance, identity, and one’s place in space, leaving room for the viewer’s personal interpretation and self-reflection.