Richard Westerhuis creates conceptual portraits in limited editions. In his work, Richard Westerhuis explores the ambiguity of human identity.

How are you? I am doing well. We all know this is not a real answer. It is a conditioned response that is socially acceptable. We put on a mask and give socially desirable answers and display socially acceptable behavior. We play different roles and show that the behavior fits those roles. But where is our true self? Does it even exist? "Know thyself," said Socrates. It is the most important task in life. Richard Westerhuis has experienced the futility and temporality of human existence during his ocean journeys. Halcyon experiences and remembers forever in his system.