"Big Mouth" Framed Prints, Oak

Big Mouth is a pop art-inspired celebration of youthful expression and the colourful intricacies of modern dental aesthetics. This vibrant piece depicts a close-up of a large, open mouth with teeth adorned in braces, capturing both the beauty and the boldness of orthodontic transformation. The artwork is painted in the iconic, graphic style of Andy Warhol, with its flat planes of colour transforming the dental imagery into a striking work of art that is as much about visual impact as it is about cultural commentary.

The colours—pastel blue, pastel pink, and pastel yellow—are used in a playful, repetitive manner, giving the piece a light, airy quality while maintaining the pop art tradition of bold, graphic simplicity. These pastel tones are not just background colours; they are essential to the composition, enveloping the mouth in a soft, dreamlike glow that contrasts with the clinical, yet artistically stylized, dental imagery.

In true Warholian fashion, the image may be repeated or presented in a series, each iteration slightly altered in terms of colour distribution, offering subtle variations in the pastel tones or in the positioning of the braces. This repetition speaks to the idea of transformation, the routine process of wearing braces, and the social significance of personal appearance—turning an everyday dental procedure into a work of high art, laden with meaning and visual appeal.

The overall effect of Big Mouth is both fun and sophisticated, bringing attention to the simple, often overlooked details of personal care and transforming them into symbols of pop culture and individual expression. It speaks to the beauty of imperfections and the transformation process, embracing the braces as not just a functional aspect of oral care, but as a pop-art icon in its own right. The use of pastel colours adds a touch of nostalgia and playfulness, making the work approachable while still maintaining a sense of artistic elegance and wit.

We use the finest sustainable materials and solid woods in our fine art framing, with optional mount boards and anti-reflective glass.

Print type: Giclée on Hahnemühle German Etching

The printing and framing of our art is 100% end-to-end carbon neutral.

Please note that the Cathartistry watermark will not appear on the final product.