Every falsehood is a mask, and no matter how well the mask is made, with a little attention it is always possible to distinguish it from the face.

Massimiliano Precisi's painting "The False Mask" is a provocative and disturbing work, whose full title is the quote "Every falsehood is a mask, and no matter how well the mask is made, with a little attention it is always possible to distinguish it from." The composition is a dance between the figurative and the surreal, placing at its center a group of figures that seem to embody the concept of mask and deception. The deep red background evokes an almost theatrical tension, a stage on which distorted and fragmented identities are displayed.

The central figure, with its many eyes and overlapping limbs, represents an unmasked humanity, one that sees too much and possesses too many faces, losing its essence. The enigmatic and almost caricatural faces on the sides seem to observe the viewer with an uncomfortable irony, engaging them in this universal game of appearances.

Precisi boldly uses mixed media: raw brushstrokes, bold lines, and saturated colors blend into a visual narrative that's both chaotic and hypnotic. This painting, "The False Mask," is a collector's item for those who love art that explores the psyche and challenges convention.