In today’s fast-paced environment, time has become an inescapable reality. This force drives us forward, urging us toward achievements and shaping the course of our lives. We are quickly propelled into new territories and compelled to assume new roles—from student to employee, from child to parent, from the carefree mindset of youth to the polished demeanor of adulthood. There is no pause, no moment to fully respond to the present. This sense of disjunction creates a sharp contrast between our inner individuality and the constructed identities we present. In order to adapt to the social environments ahead and to project an ideal self to the outside world, many choose to embrace disguise.

My creative practice stems from an exploration of the parallels between natural camouflage and the construction of identity in human society. Leaf insects merge with their surroundings through their appearance to survive and remain unseen. Similarly, humans continuously modify their outward image—through clothing, objects, and external symbols—to adapt to different social situations and to be accepted within certain groups. In my view, camouflage is not merely about concealment, but also a deliberate strategy and a form of language.

In my work, I combine leaf insects with human forms, adding daily objects that carry social meaning—assigning these mimetic beings new identities and roles. These figures exist between nature and culture, between authenticity and performance, forming visual allegories within the paintings. They pose questions: Who are we, really? Are we presenting the self, or a mask shaped by our environment?
My work seeks a subtle tension between hiding and expressing, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between the individual and the surrounding world.