THERE IS ALWAYS A REASON TO SMILE
Melanie Viola
THERE IS ALWAYS A REASON TO SMILE
30 × 30 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa
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Art Analysis
From the artist, Melanie Viola
Horizontal lines and lowercase script
This black and white image centers six lines of text on a plain background. The first four lines and the final line use uppercase letters, while the fifth line features the word 'smile' in a larger, lowercase script. A single thin line cuts across the middle of the composition, stretching from the left edge to the first letter of the fifth line and resuming from the last letter to reach the right edge. This horizontal division separates the phrase into two distinct sections.
The arrangement uses size to emphasize the word 'smile', which stands out as the largest element in the picture. Below this, a curved line sits at the very bottom of the frame. While the artist suggests these words act as a motivational phrase for future success, the visual structure relies on the contrast between the small, blocky lettering and the wide, flowing script connected to the side margins.
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