AUTHENTICALLY FAKE

This painting is full ofpersonality and meaning, featuring three masks that dive into the differentsides of who we are. The first mask is a self-portrait of the artist—the face we all know and show to the world. The other two masks? Total mysteries! They stand for the parts of us that even we don’t fully understand. The tree masks show how we switch things up depending on the crowd: the face we share with everyone, the one for close friends, and the secret one we keep just for ourselves. A bold red ribbon ties it all together, literally! It connects the masks, reminding ushow all these sides of us are linked. With bold brush strokes for strength, delicate ones for vulnerability, and a gorgeous ultramarine blue made from Lapis Lazuli, the painting feels alive. Those vein-like patterns? They symbolize how everything’s connected—our minds, our surroundings, and how they influence each other. This playful yet thought-provoking piece dares you to think about the masks you wear and howt hey all come together to make you!

The Mask Collection