How well do you really know a person? "(S)he’s a puzzle" is a computer graphic artwork that poses this question.
Getting to know someone is not as simple as it may seem. Initially, we form an image of a person and interact with them based on this mental construct. It takes deep and honest conversations, as well as careful observation over time, to refine our understanding of others.
Additionally, people often don't fully understand themselves. As a psychological defense mechanism, we often hold onto a certain narrative about who we are, in order to navigate through our daily lives. We may allow ourselves to modify our "persona" to fit in with certain company or adapt to different situations. Lastly, we all undergo changes over time. Hopefully, with age, we become wiser, more empathetic, and kinder.
In this context, Skyler has depicted puzzle pieces surrounding a young woman in intricate, vibrant colors and eccentric shapes. Furthermore, he has incorporated white, red, and yellow symbols inside the figure, making them impossible to interpret. The area around her mouth has been left blank, suggesting that what is inside and what is expressed outwardly may not necessarily align.
