Gillian Wearing's 2010 Photographic Work 'Me as Warhol in Drag with a Scar'

Gillian Wearing created the photographic work 'Me as Warhol in Drag with a Scar' in 2010. The piece was featured on artcritical.com on July 7, 2012. Wearing's work explores identity transformation through self-portraiture, channeling Andy Warhol's persona while incorporating elements of drag and physical alteration. The image presents the artist adopting Warhol's distinctive appearance with added theatrical makeup and a visible scar. This conceptual photograph continues Wearing's investigation into masquerade, celebrity culture, and the construction of self through visual media. The work was documented online through artcritical's platform using WordPress technology. The publication date of July 7, 2012 marks when this specific digital record became publicly accessible.