The Role I Play

Behind every role, there is a self waiting to be seen.

The Role I Play explores the delicate boundary between identity and performance — the difference between who we truly are and the versions of ourselves we present to the world.

The familiar symbol of the clown appears without its expected joy. A vivid red nose becomes the center of a fragmented portrait, while expressive black lines, overlapping contours and a striking red mark beneath the eye interrupt the woman's face. Behind these playful yet unsettling elements, her gaze reveals something quieter and more vulnerable.

The contrast between the theatrical symbols and the restrained expression creates a tension between appearance and emotion. The clown becomes a metaphor for the roles we adopt, the expectations we fulfill and the feelings we learn to conceal behind familiar expressions.

The artwork reflects the invisible distance that can exist between our public identity and our inner reality. Sometimes the masks we wear are not meant to deceive others, but to protect the parts of ourselves we are not yet ready to reveal.

Rather than presenting identity as something fixed, The Role I Play explores the fragile and often contradictory nature of being human — the desire to belong, the pressure to perform and the quiet longing to be accepted without disguise.

Part of the Beyond the Visible series, the work invites viewers to look beyond appearances and recognize the emotions that remain when the performance comes to an end.

Who are we when nobody is watching?

Artwork Details

Original digital artwork presented as a 70 × 100 cm limited edition fine art print on museum-grade Hahnemühle German Etching paper, using archival pigment inks.

Strictly limited edition of 50 prints, individually signed and numbered by the artist. Each print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.