Masks are multifaceted symbols within human experience, embodying concepts of performance, concealment, and protection. Historically esteemed, they enhance rituals, storytelling, and drama, prompting reflection on the identities we project or obscure. This contradiction informed the conceptual framework for an Art therapy intervention, exemplified in an inpatient mental health setting involving teenage students battling stress and anxiety due to social communication and challenges. The therapeutic process developed into a creative endeavor in which the students constructed a life-size mask, enabling the exploration of his and her identity and emotions. Through this metaphorical method, students utilized the mask as a medium of expression. Their interactions with the mask, both playful and emotional, facilitated the unearthing of suppressed experiences and the confrontation of long-silent emotions. In this context, masks transcended their status as mere objects; they emerged as vessels for communication and personal transformation. Within the domain of Art therapy, the act of mask-making cultivates a profound journey of self-exploration. The term' persona,' derived from the concept of masking, encapsulates the various identities individuals develop in response to societal expectations. These 'personas' are not necessarily false or inauthentic, but external influences often shape them and can sometimes overshadow the true self. Although these constructs may provide protection, they frequently impose limitations that restrict intrinsic qualities such as creativity and authenticity. Consequently, the mask is a powerful metaphor that reveals the complex interplay between facade and self, compelling individuals to reconcile their intricate identities.