Gillian Wearing ('Me as Warhol in Drag with Scar')
- Artist: Gillian Wearing
- Date: 2010
- Medium: gelatin silver print
- Dimensions: 61 1/4 in. x 52 3/8 in. (1556 mm x 1329 mm) overall frame size
- Portrays: Gillian Wearing
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
This is a gelatin silver print from 2010 by artist Gillian Wearing, called “Me as Warhol in Drag with Scar.” In the image you can see Wearing front‑on, dressed exactly like Andy Warhol – wide hat, bold jacket, and a striking scar across her upper lip. The sharp contrast of the black‑and‑white silver print makes every detail pop. She uses this self‑portrait to play with identity: as Warhol she asks us how we mask ourselves and tell our stories. At 61 inches tall by 52 inches wide the image fills the space.
See it in person
Gillian Wearing ('Me as Warhol in Drag with Scar') is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
