Hmm..never thought about THAT before..

Acrylic on paper.

11x14x1"

Sima Fisher’s hmm never thought of THAT before is a vivid and emotionally charged portrait that captures the exact moment of sudden realization. The figure at the center—intentionally ambiguous in gender identity—challenges traditional notions of masculinity, femininity, and everything in between. With expressive eyes that seem to look inward as much as outward, the subject invites viewers into a deeply personal, yet universally human, moment of reflection.

The use of bold, layered colors and abstract textures blurs the boundaries between external identity and internal thought. Hues clash and harmonize in unexpected ways, mirroring the complexity of discovery and self-awareness. Fisher’s brushwork is instinctive and unapologetic, suggesting a stream-of-consciousness revelation happening in real time.

The portrait is not just a depiction of a person—it’s an emotional landscape, an invitation to pause, to question, and to embrace uncertainty. The title itself, conversational and open-ended, encourages viewers to engage with their own assumptions and explore the beauty of fluid thought and identity.

This piece exists in the space between categories: gender, emotion, logic, intuition—and in doing so, it resonates with the power of possibility.