Doniger Exhibit

In the essay written by Doniger we learned that individuals tend to have multiple masks. We comprehended that these multiple masks creates a complex personality. These multiple masks are created by the individual and are also imposed on the individual such as the picture we saw in class. As time continues humans realize in order to take part in society one must be equipped with the tools, such as masks, to survive and coincide with the general public. This also includes friends and family.
An artist by the name Carrie Ann Baade uses oil paintings to portray and explore the "complexity of the human condition." In one of her paintings she uses color and creativity to exemplify the various layered masks people have on. The series of masks retracting off the main face emphasizes the abilty of switching from one mask to another. Depending on the circumstance each mask represents a different trait each person possesses. Baade's painting also supports that behind every face are multiple one waiting to be used. This might be to fit into a crowd, boost self-esteem or it might be imposed by the public.
Some might argue that people hide behind there masks but as shown in the painting thses masks are part of the individual. As people grow so do these masks on a person. Time seems to be the constant variable in the equation that cause these self-defense mechanisms (masks) to blend and become our personality. Baade's painting supports this by shwoing that the masks do not come off but actually retract back to reveal other masks beneath the one the public sees.

http://www.carrieannbaade.com/artworks/virtues_vices/DemonMother.jpg