Persona 

Ding Yanyong created "Persona" using ink and colour on paper, presenting us with an intriguing composition of layered figures. The stark white backdrop throws the figures into sharp relief, enhancing the intensity of their expressions. Ding Yanyong uses a range of archetypal characters to explore the human condition. Observe the strategic use of line and color. Fluid ink strokes define the contours, while muted washes of color add depth and emotion. Notice how the artist challenges traditional notions of representation, employing caricature to destabilize fixed identities. The figures, seemingly caught in a moment of theatrical display, prompt us to question the roles we play and the masks we wear. The tension between spontaneity and control speaks to the underlying philosophical discourse around identity and performance. The layering of figures also raises questions about power dynamics and social hierarchies. "Persona" challenges us to consider the fluidity of identity and the multiple layers that constitute the self.