Where Smiles Meet

Croisée des Sourires (Crossing Smiles) is a work that features four stylized faces, each carrying a unique identity: the young man, the adult man, the girl, and the woman. These portraits, arranged in quadrants, intersect in a vibrant composition where blue and pink become the chromatic codes of maturity and generation.

Each smile, each variation of features, embodies a facet of humanity: the freshness of youth, the wisdom of adulthood, feminine vitality, and masculine strength. The emoji, reappropriated and humanized, becomes a universal language, capable of conveying emotions beyond cultural boundaries.

The work is a dedication to the diversity of ages and genders, a contemporary fresco that celebrates inclusion and unity. It asserts that a smile is a bridge between generations, a common energy that connects man and woman, young and old.

Technique: Chromatic grid, Acrylic on canvas, stylized emoji iconography

Dimensions: 80cm x 100cm

Year: 2025