Beneath the smiling mask

J. Malihan (b. 1995)

Beneath the smiling mask

Oil on canvas

36 x 24 in (60.96 x 91.44 cm)

2023

Lot 4: J. Malihan (B. 1995), Beneath the smiling mask Malihan's Beneath the smiling mask is a poignant exploration of contemporary facades, rendered with the timeless gravitas of oil on canvas. The work is a study in duality, challenging the viewer to look beyond the practiced composure into the nuanced truth held captive beneath. It is a mirror for the collective experience, a gentle but insistent reminder that true depth often resides in the shadows of public presentation. To live with this piece is to engage in a continuous, unspoken dialogue about authenticity and vulnerability.