HIDDEN FACES
The 2020 Victorian Salon des Refusés
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Cat #27 Phil Suter
PUT ON A HAPPY FACE Self Portrait Mixed Medium 50 cm h x 50 cm w $2,400 Artist’s Statement Emoji symbolism infiltrates our normal interactions, like masks which shield us from normal discourse and from expression of our true feelings. Behind these symbols there is a person, whose genuine state of mind remains a mystery to the observer. Smiley faces rule the world. This portrait was submitted for the 2020 Archibald Prize click on artwork to enlarge |
