
State of Mind shifts the focus of Pierre Simone’s crowned figure inward, presenting authority as a psychological condition rather than an external role. The layered surface and fragmented facial planes suggest a mind in flux, shaped by pressure, reflection, and emotional strain. Simone’s expressive colour and restless markings evoke thought patterns, memories, and contradictions colliding within the figure. The crown becomes secondary, reinforcing the idea that power ultimately resides in mental and emotional states.