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With this mural I wanted to depict the struggle of wearing a mask, delving into the intricate interplay between the burdensome weight of donning a mask and the liberating potential that arises from this enigmatic act.
The mural portrays the stifling burden of concealing our true selves, symbolized by the mask and the padlocks that appear to weigh down the figure. Yet, amidst this portrayal of burden, the mural transcends into a revelation of hope and empowerment. The mask is not solely a shroud that stifles and confines; it also metamorphoses into a symbol of liberation.
In this revelation, this mural encapsulates the metaphorical essence of the mask as a key to freedom. It empowers the individual to traverse new passages and unlock doors to unexplored pathways. This transformation bespeaks the duality inherent in the act of masking - it is not solely a shroud of concealment; rather, it transmutes into a beacon of strength and the means to attain equilibrium in an external world fraught with expectations and pressures.
Ultimately, the mural serves as testament to the profound agency that lies within each individual - the capacity to wield the mask as a counterweight, fostering a harmonious equilibrium amid the tumultuous interplay between the internal and external realms.
