The Cost of Being Seen
R 8,500
| DIMENSIONS | 129cm × 129cm |
| MEDIUM | Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas |
| YEAR | 2024 |
ARTWORK STATEMENT
THE COST OF BEING SEENThis 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.