My Designed Self

My Designed Self by Zoe Wang  (11 y/o) - drew on a 11.69" x 16.54" paper; Dec 2025, Auckland, New Zealand

This artwork is a self-portrait of me wearing clothes that I designed by myself. The outfit shows my creativity and my personal style. I used colors, patterns, and shapes that I like to express who I am and who I want to be. Through this artwork, I want to show my imagination and my dream of designing my own fashion.

I have had several operations because when I was born, I had some physical differences to others. They make it hard for me to talk and be understood and sometimes I’ve been teased and bullied. So I am very brave. That’s what makes me a hero. There are some differences between me and my portrait. My eyes are brown, hers are blue because I find blue eyes more interesting. Her teeth are straight because I want mine to be. She’s wearing my favourite colours and lots of jewellery, which I like to do at home. Her smile will help her make friends. Since she’s a little older than me, she’s my future self.