The Mythic Being: Sol’s Drawing #2 of 5 1974

"The Mythic Being: Sol’s Drawing #2 of 5" is a 1974 black and white photograph by Adrian Piper. It is part of a larger series exploring Piper’s own identity and the ways in which people perceive and categorize others based on appearance. In this image, Piper, with a mustache drawn on her face, stares directly at the viewer while holding a cigarette. This series is an example of the artist’s performance and conceptual work, which often engages with race, gender, and social constructs.