Extension/Emergence.

The work explores the processes of internal adaptation of the personality through the metaphor of physiological detachment of the face. The face becomes not merely a surface for expressing emotions, but an active organ of self-generation, giving rise to new forms. It transforms into a dermal womb from which a new offshoot emerges — a different character, mood, and way of interacting with the surrounding habitat.

The emerging face is not a mask or superficial imitation. It is a full-fledged mutation, deeply rooted in the original foundation. The old and the new are inseparable, bound together by an organic connection akin to the fusion of tissues, vessels, and nerve endings. Even before it fully takes shape, the new form replaces the old one in the essential functions of breathing and perceiving reality, becoming an integral part of the overall structure of the self. This integration is marked by a throbbing discomfort, a constant reminder of the cost of transformation. A new face, not yet fully formed and functional, resembles the state before awakening, before birth. Together, they form a living organism, where layers interact, complement, and transform one another.​

This work reflects on the multiplicity and fluidity of the self, where each new layer arises as a necessary adaptation to internal and external changes. Experiences, anxieties, and impressions become the fertile ground from which new offshoots grow, preserving the unity of the personality while enriching its internal architecture. The face becomes a chronicle of transformations — a living map of the processes that continually shape the human being.​

This work is a reflection on the constant movement of the inner world and on how the personality, without losing its integrity, is capable of building new forms of existence within itself, creating alternative paths for breathing and interaction with life.