"In appropriating Diego Velasquez’ renowned nude painting ‘Venus at her Mirror’, the viewer is invited to consider the portrayal of the subject in both paintings. Technology has an important presence in this painting for its instrumental role in redefining ‘the nude image’ in the modern age. Where centuries ago, nude paintings were the sole source of titillation, we are now in a time where pornographic images are prolific online and in the media. Nouveau Nu seeks to confront that shift: the male gaze is still present, but met with charged limitations. Pixelation (as censorship) is a means of denying someone access to a complete image, it sends a clear message saying this is not for you to see. It can also be seen as somewhat of a tease. Velazquez painted a beautifully delicate portrayal of skin and sensuality, can the same sensuality be evoked where detail and clear form is lost?"