daviduessem

The German expression "in die Maske gehen" (literal translation: going into the mask) describes that someone puts on make-up or a mask before going on stage to play a role in front of an audience. This transformation can mean that the person makes him- or herself look younger, braver, stronger or more beautiful than he or she really is. Depending on what the role is meant to convey. The mask is made for the others. An audience, the public or the viewers, as with David Uessem's works, are absolutely essential; without the presence of the others, the mask would be superfluous.