Description

Hiding insecurities with makeup creates a false image and prevents self-acceptance. This trend enforces unrealistic beauty standards and harms self-esteem. We cover our flaws instead of accepting them, making it hard to show our true selves. The quest for perfection often overshadows our authenticity. This charcoal still life, in black and white, highlights the blurred line between right and wrong. It questions whether the pursuit of a flawless appearance is worth the suffering inflicted on animals through cruel testing, despite advancements in technology, and challenges us to rethink the cost of maintaining such facades.

Medium Used: Charcoal on white paper
Size: 16.5 x 23.4 inches
Year: 2023
Artist: Aadya Sejwal