Reflect/Masking

Name: Reflect/Masking

Medium: Acrylic on canvas with mirror

Description: Masking: the process in which an individual camouflages their natural personality or behavior to conform to social pressures, abuse, or harassment. Specifically with bipolar disorder masking happens anytime I leave my comfort zone. I have to conform to how society wants me to act and I adjust it to each person I meet. Don’t take it personally. It’s what I have to do to survive social situations. I placed a mirror in the spot of my face to reflect how I would act around you. I’m working on taking off my mask in new situations, as long as I know I’m safe.