This photo series explores the metaphor of "wearing masks" and the struggle to adapt to various social roles. 

The title, "My Cup of Tea" is an ironic play on the common phrase "It's not my cup of tea," which is typically used to describe something that doesn’t suit one’s taste or preferences. In contrast, the series title suggests an attempt to define what is one’s cup of tea. For someone who is more reserved or introverted, fitting into social roles can feel like a constant effort to find comfort in things that don’t quite fit. The series reflects this ongoing negotiation of identity: trying to balance between what feels genuine and what is expected by the outside world.

Each photograph features a faceless figure, dressed in a simple dark coat, whose head is replaced by a different object, emphasizing how introverts often navigate social expectations by assuming roles that feel like external shells—constructed identities that hide their true self. The hands resting passively suggest a quiet resignation, echoing the inner conflict between self-expression and the pressure to adapt. 

The absence of active gestures in the images emphasizes the hesitation and internal retreat common to introverted personalities. Each object serves as a metaphor for the roles we assume, highlighting how these roles can both protect and confine. Mundane objects represent identities we adopt to function in a social world that often feels too loud and overwhelming. For an introvert, these roles can feel particularly isolating, like armor that offers protection but also deepens the disconnect.

The series ultimately invites viewers to reflect on the roles they play, the identities they assume, and to question whether these roles truly fit—or if they are simply performing in a way that others expect. It’s an exploration of the quiet struggle of fitting in without losing oneself, and a visual representation of the search for what is genuinely “my cup of tea.”