
This mask is less literal than it may seem but is still quite easy to guess: the «thorns» represent me protecting myself from the world, not always consciously, and not always for legit reasons. While sometimes I may consciously choose to protect myself from the harshness of reality, my anxiety, low self-esteem, extreme social awkwardness, and previous trauma often «protect» me from things I actually want to experience. You can read the full story in my blog on Medium (https://medium.com/@artsncraftsbyjulia/the-thorny-mask-the-masks-of-me-2c9584e3c726 , there are also links in my OpenSea and Twitter profiles). The physical mask is available, if you purchase the NFT I can send it to you at no extra cost.