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A striking exploration of identity and perception, Unmasked by Justin Barton fuses paper fragments, reclaimed notes, essays, and acrylic paint into a bold, layered portrait. The collage of textures and tones forms a face that feels both fragmented and whole—its sharp edges and vivid colors revealing the tension between concealment and revelation. Barton’s use of reclaimed materials gives the piece an added depth, embedding memory and language into the very structure of the image. At once contemporary and timeless, Unmasked captures the restless energy of reinvention, reminding us that every mask is both a protection and a performance.
A striking exploration of identity and perception, Unmasked by Justin Barton fuses paper fragments, reclaimed notes, essays, and acrylic paint into a bold, layered portrait. The collage of textures and tones forms a face that feels both fragmented and whole—its sharp edges and vivid colors revealing the tension between concealment and revelation. Barton’s use of reclaimed materials gives the piece an added depth, embedding memory and language into the very structure of the image. At once contemporary and timeless, Unmasked captures the restless energy of reinvention, reminding us that every mask is both a protection and a performance.