THE COST OF BEING SEEN

DIMENSIONS 129cm × 129cm
MEDIUM Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas
YEAR 2024

This piece shifts inward, presenting a figure marked by emotional exposure—a visible heart in contrast to a masked, almost playful face. The surrounding phrases move between power, control, identity, and rebellion, suggesting a world where authenticity is both currency and risk. Themes of performance, social structures, and invisible hierarchies emerge. The work questions whether visibility brings freedom—or whether it simply places the individual deeper within the system.