In the installation Pretend, artist Anne McInnis explores the transient nature of identity through layered compositions of washi paper and silk organza. These light, translucent materials are suspended in space, forming a patchwork of repeating shapes and subtle shadows. Using screen printing, McInnis incorporates recurring imagery—such as clouds and mirrors—to symbolize the fluidity and impermanence of the self. Text elements further blur the boundary between authenticity and illusion, prompting viewers to reflect on the role of pretense in personal identity.
In the installation Pretend, artist Anne McInnis explores the transient nature of identity through layered compositions of washi paper and silk organza. These light, translucent materials are suspended in space, forming a patchwork of repeating shapes and subtle shadows. Using screen printing, McInnis incorporates recurring imagery—such as clouds and mirrors—to symbolize the fluidity and impermanence of the self. Text elements further blur the boundary between authenticity and illusion, prompting viewers to reflect on the role of pretense in personal identity.
