Is it me ?

“Is it Me?” is a captivating work by Hetaone, in the same series as “Me, Myself and…”. With larger dimensions (73 cm high and 53 cm wide), this piece takes up the central character by playing on horizontal symmetry. However, this time the work is made entirely in black and white, with the exception of the foreign arm which is in colour, creating a distinct and intriguing focal point.

The character, drawn with a characteristic style of Hetaone, is now wearing a cap, adding a touch of modernity and everyday absent from the first work.

The writing “Heta”, unlike “Me, Myself and…”, is in the direction of reading but partially hidden by the character, making reading difficult and adding a mystery to the artist’s identity. The question “is it me?” is written in a visible way, replacing “me, myself and…”, and poses a direct question about identity and self-perception.

The work’s support, a personal piece of paper, is largely torn, forming a horizontal frame that runs through the composition. These tears add a raw and fragmented texture, symbolizing the rupture and deconstruction of identity. Visible words such as “hourly wage”, “gross wage”, “leave date”, “payment modality” and “meal charges” recall everyday life and material concerns, anchoring the work in a personal and economic reality.

The artist’s signature, placed in the upper left corner, differs from its usual location, suggesting an inversion and questioning of conventions.

“Is it me?” is distinguished by its bold use of monochrome and color to explore themes of identity, perception and reality. By playing with the visual and textual elements, Hetaone creates a deeply introspective and provocative work, inviting the viewer to reflect on the nature of oneself and the social constructions that define us.