Untitled 

This untitled painting was created by Dimitris Mytaras, an artist born in Greece in 1934. Mytaras’s work often reflects the socio-political atmosphere of his time, engaging with themes of identity, history, and human emotion. Here, the bold strokes and intense color palette evoke a sense of drama and introspection. We see two figures, the main one rendered in a style that exaggerates features, almost mask-like. The second figure, perhaps a reflection or alter ego, is depicted in contrasting cool tones. The gaze between the two characters suggests a dialogue, or perhaps a confrontation, with the self. Mytaras once stated, “Art should disturb, should question.” This painting certainly embodies that sentiment, prompting us to consider our own identities. In what ways do we see ourselves, and how does that align with the image we project to the world? What aspects of our identity are highlighted, and what remains hidden?