Description
This piece, “Behind the Smile,” is a mixed media collage that explores the complexity of human emotions and hidden thoughts. Using paper cutouts, photography, ink, and paint, I layered various facial expressions, abstract shapes, and symbolic elements like a rocket and fragmented eyes to represent the duality of outward appearances versus inner turmoil. The contrasting textures and bold colors aim to evoke curiosity and introspection, inviting the viewer to question the unseen layers of identity and emotion.
