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The Hidden Self

€ 2000 

Valentinos Vassiliou

€ 2000 

Valentinos Vassiliou

“The Hidden Self” by Valentinos Vassiliou is a raw and haunting exploration of identity, vulnerability, and transformation. The figure—nude, curled inward, and wearing an exaggerated rooster mask—embodies both defense and exposure. The mask, vibrant and dominant, becomes a paradoxical armor: a bold symbol of aggression and pride that simultaneously hides the delicate human form beneath. The feathered back blurs the line between human and animal, suggesting metamorphosis, camouflage, or inner turmoil. This hybrid being sits in a pose of introspection, almost fetal, evoking isolation, shame, or a need for protection.

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Description

Artist:

Valentinos Vassiliou

Category:

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Style:

Impressionism

Size:

x

105

x

92

Year:

2024

Materials:

Acrylic on canvas

Signed:

Yes

No

SKU:

VV-012

Frame:

Yes

No

Artist:

Valentinos Vassiliou

Category:

No items found.

Style:

Impressionism

Size:

x

105

x

92

Frame:

Yes

No

Year:

2024

Materials:

Acrylic on canvas

Signed:

Yes

No

SKU:

VV-012

Vassiliou's work delves into the psychological masks we wear to confront—or hide from—the world. The rooster, often associated with dominance and voice, contrasts with the figure’s passive, withdrawn posture, hinting at inner conflict between outward persona and internal reality. “The Hidden Self” does not offer clarity, but rather invites us to sit in that ambiguity—to question which parts of us are performative, and which are real. Through surreal symbolism and raw bodily presence, the artist reflects on the pain and necessity of masking, and the quiet power in moments of unguarded self-awareness.

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