The project delves into the reduction of expressions and representations to a point of generality, challenging the line between perception and knowledge. The theme revolves around enigmatic origins, imitations, and the complexities of existence. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung’s concept of the persona as a mask, the project explores the concealed true identity and the theatrical nature of human behavior. Jung’s ideas resonate strongly, as the project captures individuals wearing masks. The exploration extends to the artist’s personal journey and changes, emphasizing the pervasive nature of imitation that dates back to Aristotle’s time. Taken in more locales, during vacations, at my home in Macedonia by the lake, my apartment in Italy and during commissioned shootings, the project incorporates diverse elements such as primitive drawings, still lifes, and scans of old books, creating a fictional space that exists solely within its boundaries.
