A face fragmented, obscured, and reassembled—”Unconscious Mind” explores the tension between perception and imposed narratives. The bold red streak across the eyes forces the question: What are we choosing not to see? Or worse, what has been decided we shouldn’t? The layered textures and distorted features reflect a world where truth is blurred, identity is rewritten, and voices are drowned in collective silence. Yet, beneath the abstraction, eyes still emerge, stubborn and unyielding. This piece challenges the viewer to confront their own biases and question the narratives dictated by society. What happens when seeing is not enough? Mixed media on paper Size 12.2 x 9"

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Papayon is a boundary-pushing artist whose work merges classical gravitas with the raw immediacy of contemporary expression. Deeply influenced by the chiaroscuro drama of Caravaggio, the meticulous realism of Velázquez, and the emotive humanity of Degas, Papayon reinterprets these legacies through a modern, often provocative lens. Equally informed by the disruptive energy of Warhol, Basquiat, and Banksy, his practice bridges eras, mediums, and ideologies to create works that resonate with timeless questions of power, identity, and desire. Through an alchemy of stencils, acrylics, spray paint, soil, and recycled plastics, Papayon crafts pieces that oscillate between visceral rebellion and poetic subtlety. His art is not merely visual but experiential—a cryptic dialogue of sensuality, societal critique, and existential tension. Each piece confronts viewers with layered narratives and invites them to unravel the complexity of their own interpretations. Papayon’s work exists to challenge: traditions, perceptions, and comfort zones. It provokes not for shock value but as a catalyst for dialogue and introspection, embodying the conviction that great art doesn’t just adorn spaces but transforms them—and those who encounter it.