The colour scheme of Lambert's 'Intrusive #91' is reminiscent of the same colour palette utilised by the iconic painter, Lucian Freud. And, much like Freud, Lambert's portraits provide that visual journey through the changes of the artist's psyche. The painting is dominated by coloured paints, reminiscent of his skin tone, unlike others which have incorporated elements of bold navy and purple to give feelings of something far greater. By using such a colour palette, Lambert is portraying himself in one of his most human-like forms, with the incorporation of the deep red suggestive of this move from the outer to the inner psyche.

“For a long while I have experienced mental health difficulties which culminate in spells of acute anxiety and OCD that can last for days and sometimes months. It used to make working hard. In this series, I am trying to use my art to process some of my emotions. All of these are painted when I have been very anxious. They are self-portraits, painted rapidly, trying to express feelings more than capture a literal likeness. In this way I do find them a more truthful portrait.” — Matt Lambert