Masquerade is an original mixed media diptych from the “Lymed Up” series — a body of work illuminating the unseen realities of living with Lyme disease and chronic illness.
This piece delves into the theme of concealment — the masks we wear to navigate a world that cannot always perceive our pain. Masquerade embodies the tension between appearance and reality, strength and fragility, visibility and invisibility. It speaks to the quiet performances of wellness many endure while illness hides just beneath the surface.
Visually, the composition layers intricate textures and veiled patterns, suggesting both protection and disguise. Beneath its surface lies an unexpected transformation: when darkness falls, Masquerade reveals its hidden light. The glow-in-the-dark pigments awaken by UV light, exposing an alternate dimension — one that only becomes visible when the rest of the world looks away.
In daylight, the work radiates subtle complexity; in darkness, it becomes luminous and raw — a meditation on truth emerging from shadow.
Masquerade invites the viewer to reflect on what is seen, what is hidden, and the quiet courage it takes to live between the two.
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size: 48 × 24 inches each canvas
Series: Lymed Up
Features: Glow-in-the-dark pigments; light-reactive surface
Finish: Varnished and ready to hang
Signed: Original, one-of-a-kind artwork
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Framing: Unframed
Masquerade is an original mixed media diptych from the “Lymed Up” series — a body of work illuminating the unseen realities of living with Lyme disease and chronic illness.
This piece delves into the theme of concealment — the masks we wear to navigate a world that cannot always perceive our pain. Masquerade embodies the tension between appearance and reality, strength and fragility, visibility and invisibility. It speaks to the quiet performances of wellness many endure while illness hides just beneath the surface.
Visually, the composition layers intricate textures and veiled patterns, suggesting both protection and disguise. Beneath its surface lies an unexpected transformation: when darkness falls, Masquerade reveals its hidden light. The glow-in-the-dark pigments awaken by UV light, exposing an alternate dimension — one that only becomes visible when the rest of the world looks away.
In daylight, the work radiates subtle complexity; in darkness, it becomes luminous and raw — a meditation on truth emerging from shadow.
Masquerade invites the viewer to reflect on what is seen, what is hidden, and the quiet courage it takes to live between the two.
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size: 48 × 24 inches each canvas
Series: Lymed Up
Features: Glow-in-the-dark pigments; light-reactive surface
Finish: Varnished and ready to hang
Signed: Original, one-of-a-kind artwork
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Framing: Unframed
