The Shattered Facade

High School Illustration

2026

Lena Kook, Exeter, NH
Program: Arts
School: Phillips Exeter Academy

A woman stands in a quiet green field, confronting the massive, shattered fragments of a metallic human face. Like a broken mask, these giant silver pieces lay scattered, reflecting the surrounding landscape. This surreal artwork evokes deep introspection, symbolizing the deconstruction of the ego, the shedding of artificial societal personas, and the quiet journey of facing one's true self.