the concealed self

"The Concealed Self" is acrylic on canvas work that delves into the societal pressures of beauty and the hidden realities behind the facades we present. This modern painting captures a figure veiled by a myriad of colorful foliage, symbolizing the dualities of makeup and masks. Just as the figure in the painting conceals their true self with the symbolic beauty of flowers, people often live under the scrutiny of others, turning to cosmetics to craft an image of beauty that aligns with societal expectations. Each flower in the work acts as a mask, and each mask represents a pursuit of beauty and the obscuring of reality