Exhibition text:
This painting is called Smile is a representation of the societal pressures to put on an act of being happy. I painted my teeth using a photo of my teeth that I got from the dentist. This painting is supposed to leave the audience with a range of emotions from disgust to curiosity. My inspiration was Rene Magritte and his painting The Lovers II. Magritte's use of normal objects placed in awkward situations philosophy fueled this painting. This is an acrylic on canvas.