Self Portrait, 2024, thread, 48 x 36 in. / 121.92 x 91.44 cm.

Self Portrait, Bj Stern, 2024, thread, 48 x 36 in. / 121.92 x 91.44 cm.

A profile portrait constructed with hand-sewn red thread, where line and texture replace traditional drawing. Layered stitches reveal and conceal the figure, exploring identity, perception, and the tension between physical presence and emotional experience.