Annemarie Busschers

In my work I concentrate on the skin. In my works, special features acquired during life, emerge and are elaborated on. The textures and shades, irregularities, birthmarks, scars and imperfections are all replicated in unabashed detail. 
The art of portraying has its roots in showing important people, fondling their egos by making them more beautiful than they really are, which is an accepted modus. Externalities are being shown prettier as they really are. Historically, portraiture has been subject to working on commission, status and expectations of the portrayed. Independency, which I regard as a prerequisite, will be jeopardized. 
I characterize my independent portraits as ‘nameless icons’: the unique strength of the portrayed trying to be him or herself.