Abstract
Life and the process of becoming involves a complex series of learned behaviors and social cues. Adapting to varied environments as well as adjusting emotions is commonplace, speaks to the nature of one’s journey, and allows individuals to navigate life. Masking, a human coping mechanism used to conform to collective social pressures, locks individuals into a continuous engagement of impression management. In an attempt to please others, maintain relationships, and hold appearances genuine emotions are often substituted for artificial ones. This research project visually examines the practice of masking, shown through a series of photographic images, as it relates to the artists own personal experiences.
How to Cite
Winebrenner, S., (2018) “Ad Lucem: Masking and the Resilience of a Human Spirit”, Capstone, The UNC Asheville Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship 31(2), 5/1/2019.
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