To Spite My Face

By Jaeyyelle

This piece reflects the artist’s internal struggle to grow into a calmer, more accountable version of herself. The phrase “I cut off my nose to spite my face” captures the self-sabotaging nature of asserting one’s will, only to suffer a greater loss—something the artist admits to having done in the past to her own detriment.

Quoting Taylor Swift, “then hate my reflection for years and years,” the work lingers in a space of unresolved regret. It sits with the weight of past choices and the realisation that much of it stemmed from ego and vanity. The piece dwells in the discomfort of looking inward and confronting one’s own reflection.

Product Details

Digital Art Print

• Open edition, unframed
• 250gsm Matte Paper
• 29.7 x 39.61 cm (Slightly shorter than A3)

About the Artist

JL, known as jaeyyelle, is a Singapore-based illustrator whose work captures quiet moments of introspection and human connection. Inspired by literature, poetry, our inner-child, and classic cartoons, JL creates delicate narratives through contemplative and whimsical compositions. JL brings a sense of playfulness and wonder to every piece she creates, infusing her illustrations with a childlike sense of curiosity and innocence with the touch of zen.