La Cage Entre Mon Reve et Toi 2017

Sandra Chevrier's artwork presents a face fractured by comic book panels. These panels, filled with dynamic action words like "SLASH!" and images of superheroes, suggest an investigation into the masks we wear. The superhero, a figure of strength and invincibility, here obscures a face, hinting at hidden vulnerability. We are reminded of the ancient Greek theatrical masks, used to amplify emotions and project identities. Consider the "Hysteric Woman" of Charcot, whose expressive face was both a performance and a revelation of inner turmoil. Here, too, the face emerges from behind layers of popular culture. These comic book fragments might be understood as protective shields. This resonates with the archetype of the warrior, be it Achilles or a modern superhero, whose strength often masks deeper psychological complexities. This juxtaposition forces us to confront the tension between public persona and private self, revealing the enduring human quest for identity in a world of ever-shifting symbols.