
MP Smile
2025
MP Smile presents a meticulously rendered spherical form rendered in varnish and resin on mirror, its surface articulated through delicate gradations of white, blue, and shadow that create a convincing illusion of three dimensional volume. Painted elements including colored bands and dripping accents activate the composition, their tactile quality contrasting with the smooth reflectivity of the underlying mirror substrate. The work exemplifies Mühlenbrink's investigation of perception and surface materiality, wherein everyday packaging materials and industrial surfaces become subjects of intense formal scrutiny. Through precise trompe l'oeil technique, the artist collapses distinctions between representation and object, inviting viewers to question the boundaries between painted illusion and physical presence. This engagement with optical deception and material ambiguity situates the work within a post Pop and contemporary Photorealist lineage concerned with the aesthetics of mass production and visual seduction.
- Medium
- Varnish and resin on mirror
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Cuturi Gallery
Notes
Cuturi Gallery, Singapore. Works are located in Singapore; price exclusive of taxes. Inventory ref: INV-0300.
For Sale — €7500
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