"Surrogates" by Willie Wayne Smith is a dynamic mixed-media work on canvas that combines the fluidity of acrylic paint with the bold, waxy texture of oil-based crayons and the seamless gradients of airbrushed acrylic. The layering of these diverse materials creates a rich visual tension, blending gestural mark-making with smooth, atmospheric passages of color. The interplay of techniques reflects the complex emotional and conceptual undertones suggested by the work's evocative title.