Inspired by Franz Kafka's quote, "I was ashamed of myself when I realized that life was a costume party, and I attended with my real face." The “Life Styles” series combines satire and social commentary, the party depicted is a metaphor for the dysfunction and decadence of the ruling class. The scene parodies bourgeoisie grandeur while exposing its absurdities. The animal masks worn by the figures symbolize the dehumanizing effects of power. The pet dogs represent subservience and dependency on authority. Cakes and pastries symbolize gluttony and excess, while the grandiose settings suggest corruption within religious, governmental, and cultural institutions.
