《 Beneath the smile 》Meg Solo Exhibition

Artist Meg

Have you ever assumed someone's personality simply from the expression on their face?

Or have you ever smiled and said, “I'm fine,” when you didn't truly feel that way?

Puzzle / Dogs / Light purple and Yellow colors
Wood panel 、Modeling paste、Acrylic paint、Paper clay
72.7 x 116.7 x 2.5 cm

Each of us carries both the emotions we choose to reveal and those we quietly keep within.

As we move through different relationships and social situations, we constantly adjust our expressions, tone, and emotions. Through these subtle choices, we gradually construct what we call our identity.

Give And Take / Whitey Yellow and Colorful
Canvas、Acrylic paint、Modeling paste、Gel medium、Paper clay
D 50cm

Some may see this as pretending.

Meg, however, believes it reflects something far more beautiful—the resilience that allows us to live within society, and the kindness we show through empathy, consideration, and care for others.

She refers to these emotional dimensions as Layers, making them the central concept of her artistic practice.

Puzzle / Dogs / Blue and Yellow colors
Wood panel、Modeling paste、Acrylic paint、Paper clay
65.2 x 65.2 x 2 cm

Rather than depicting people directly, Meg chooses animals—cats, dogs, rabbits, dinosaurs, and other familiar companions—as the protagonists of her works. Unlike humans, animals express themselves honestly and instinctively. By placing symbolic smiling faces upon them, she creates an image that feels both delightful and subtly unsettling.

These smiles are more than playful symbols; they become mirrors, reflecting the contrast between the emotions we openly display and those we quietly keep hidden beneath the surface.

Dogs that reflect you / Whitey pink and Light gray
Wood panel、Modeling paste、Acrylic paint、Paper clay
33.3 x 33.3 x 2 cm

Meg also incorporates a variety of materials—including wood panels, modeling paste, acrylic paint, clay, paper clay, gel medium, and resin—to build rich textures and layered surfaces. These physical layers echo the emotional Layers explored throughout her work, transforming feelings into something tangible.

Beneath the colorful and lighthearted imagery, the works are not simply about happiness. They speak instead of the quiet strength required to navigate everyday life.

Puzzle / Dogs / Sky blue and Colors
Canvas、Acrylic paint、Modeling paste、Gel medium、Paper clay
130.3 x 130.3 x 3 cm

Through her art, hopes to celebrate the beauty found in human resilience and compassion, while encouraging viewers to look beyond appearances and question the unconscious biases that often arise from first impressions.

Dinosaur / Yellow and Whitey purple leopard
Wood panel、Acrylic paint、Gel medium、Resin
60.6 x 60.6 x 2 cm

▍😊 Behind Every Smile Is a Story.

Some emotions are meant to be seen, while others are quietly kept within.

We warmly invite you to step into Meg’s world of vibrant colors, charming animals, and smiling faces. Beyond their playful appearance lies a thoughtful reflection on the tenderness and resilience of human nature—an invitation to look beyond first impressions and discover the emotional layers that connect us all.