Imagine gazing at a portrait of yourself, your brother, your sister, your lover, your dear old mum and dad, your dog, cat or giant lizard. Is a story being told through the eyes, posture, color or brush stroke? Does it speak as if it’s a well-crafted autobiography, an eloquent poem, or a wayfarer’s exegesis? Believe it or not, a portrait has the power to imbibe all of the aforementioned qualities, and most importantly, unlike images posted on Facebook, it’s not evanescent—it’s eternal and allows us to lose and find ourselves simultaneously. In fact, a portrait just might be the answer to all of life’s enigmas. Want one?