Happy, Apparently

What does it cost to hold up the sign the world wants to see?

Title: Happy, Apparently
Size: 40x40 in
Edition: Limited Edition – 1 of 5
Collection: System Piranha
Year: 2025
Process: Self Portrait, Photography, Digital Compositing

Materials: Archival dye sublimation on chromaluxe aluminum
Finish: High gloss, reflective finish
Mount: Inset block with hanging wire (ready to hang)
Authenticated: Engraved hand signature with metal certificate of authenticity

Artist Statement
Happy, Apparently takes a look at social perception and the performance of wellness. The bandages and goggles introduce a body that has endured something unspoken, standing upright inside its own contradiction. The word Happy becomes both mask and demand, a performance of ease delivered by someone visibly strained. The truth is that forced optimism fractures the self, and honesty arrives only when the sign is lowered.

Care
Clean with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Avoid chemicals and abrasives.

Shipping & Production
Shipping Included (U.S.). International shipping available; rates calculated at checkout. Fully insured, professionally packaged. Production time: 8–12 business days