What have a beard, a pair of plaster boots and human DNA got in common?

They are all contemporary interpretations of the self-portrait, which are on display in Eastbourne.

The 22 modern artists who showcase their work in Face/Off have rejected using the visage as the sole means of conveying their character.

Instead they have found inspiration in events or memories which helped shape their lives.

The self-portrait is one of the classic items in any artist's repertoire and has been done by the likes of Picasso and Warhol.

Many have taken alternative slants in the past but this exhibition uses techniques such as video and DNA samples to express the artist's identity.

Amikam Toren used his own facial hair shavings in his work, blurring the boundaries between his art and physical self.

Sarah Lucas has taken a cast of a workman's boots to represent gender boundaries.

The boots are heavy yet, as Charlie said, "they are surprisingly delicate".

Antonia Low has used her own possessions in Lieblingsteile(favourite things), taking her clothes and holding them together with pins.

The centrepiece of the show is Tracey Emin's neon-lit piece It's What I'd Like To Be, modelled on her favourite toy.

Admission free. Noon until 4pm Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 5pm. Call 01323 417961.