Renee Zhou

Perth Modern School

Year 10

Acrylic and oil paint on canvas

40 x 30 cm

I painted my sister, Rachel, because she is a significant part of my life. She is usually bright, easy going and friendly like a golden retriever – the opposite of the mood in my painting. I depicted her with a cold and wicked expression as if she is possessed. The reference image for this work was taken at a shooting range in the US – the last place I thought my sister would go. Surprisingly, she enjoyed the shooting experience. This unusual behaviour inspired me to paint a representation of my sister’s alter ego. I think of it as her ‘evil twin’.