ILLUSION OF PROTECTION

Painting

In my creative project, I explored the depth of self-expression and self-identification through the image of a crab. This pencil drawing became a metaphor for a person who hides their true essence, creating an illusion around themselves that both protects and limits them. The delicate lines convey not only the physical form of the crab but also the inner struggle of a personality striving to maintain its mask. The shell symbolizes protection, but behind it lies fragility and emotions that remain unseen by others.