“Eccedentesiast”
Eccedentesiast", meaning one who hides behind a fake smile.
This realistic charcoal drawing sheds light on how persons facing depression, pain, and social pressure present a fake smile to the world. This struggle, or inability to be vulnerable is seen particularly in young men, as they a taught that men must be tough and not show weakness.
The focal point of the piece, is the subjects intense and pensive gaze.
The crumbled, crooked and flimsy post-it-like smile, taped in the background represents the fragility of the smile that must be worn every day.
“ Eccedentesiast” 8x11.5
