This was my entry for The Shoe Factory Art Co-op's show, "The Naked Self." Artists were to portray their naked self, however that may be construed literally or metaphorically.
I was not sure the jurors would accept this drawing since I only exposed my face and feet, but they thought it was appropriate and I'm glad to have a drawing in their show (http://www.shoefactoryarts.com/).
As you can see from my submission, I took it in a metaphorical manner. I recognize the mast may be a phallic symbol, but it's only a mast.
Consider, rather, that unlike the mastheads of past ships, the boat-man here faces inward. Also, this is a person who creates his own wind in order to direct his sail without external help. Additionally, the boat-man does so on a continuous loop that does not go anywhere.
That may be quite the ego trip.
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