The Mask of transformation
Nikolskaya Gallery
| Stand : LA01
This artwork explores the delicate balance between identity, disguise, and the subconscious. The central figure—part feline, part human—embodies a theatrical persona, blending elements of surrealism and fashion illustration. The exaggerated bow, layered textures, and soft hues of the tutu contrast with the stark, black-gloved hand holding a glass jar containing fluid, biomorphic forms.
The mask-like face suggests both concealment and revelation, hinting at the fluidity of self-perception. The intricate ink patterns evoke decay and organic growth, underscoring the tension between beauty and distortion. Is the figure in control, or is she trapped in an elaborate performance?
By merging dreamlike elegance with eerie undertones, the work questions how we curate our own identities—what we reveal, what we hide, and what, ultimately, defines us.
- Art Style: Graphics
- Art Medium : paper, inc, pencils
- Size and orientation: 30x40 cm
- Dimensions (cm): Height- 30.00, Width- 40.00, Depth- 1.00
- Colour: Black, white, pink
- Price: AED 1000