The “Life Styles” series combines satire and social commentary, the parties depicted are a metaphor for the dysfunction and decadence of the ruling class. The scene parodies bourgeoisie grandeur while exposing its absurdities. The animal masks symbolize the dehumanizing effects of power. The pets 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.
