Stuart Pearson Wright has referred to the surreal depictions of his subjects as "pseudo portraits," referencing themes of identity and the sitter's inner state, rather than just creating an accurate record of their outward appearance. This is not a comment on the concept of a soul, but instead a suggestion that human beings are constantly in search of a sense of self, playing out their daily lives in character, continually developing and tweaking a range of personas suited to every occasion.