Artist: Sailesh Chatterjee
Model: Priyanjali Kundu
Photo: Dipanjan Dey
This body painting reflects the inner conflict of a person and the metaphorical masks worn in society. The joker character represents contrasting emotions, identities, and philosophies of life. The Ace of Spades painted on the chest symbolizes fate and life’s uncertainty. ‘S’ is strong but lonely—just like the joker. The red balloon stands for childlike joy, fragile and ready to burst—reminding us of our emotional vulnerability. The smiling joker face on the stomach shows our inner joyful spirit—hiding pain behind a smile. Lollipop and stars on the legs depict the carefree, colorful world of childhood and circus-like playfulness. The red and white masks lying on the ground represent the personas we wear in society and eventually discard. Blue and red lighting symbolizes emotional extremes—warmth vs. coldness, laughter vs. pain, stage vs. reality. “Behind the Mask” is not just art—it’s a journey of self-expression.