The grimace is a snub to normality. Normality is sometimes a kind of 'fascistic' concept. It is a set of arbitrary rules defined by a specific group which solely gets benefit from these rules. Whoever comes out is out of the ordinary, abnormal. Normality is the incubator of discrimination. It kills diversity and the potential wealth that flows from it.

The grimace disturbs and scares. Because it is out of the ordinary. It is absolute. Like nature. Not subject to a system of artificial rules. There is no normal or abnormal grimace. There is THE grimace.

The grimace makes you laugh too. It does not take itself seriously. It is an act of humility. I am doing a grimace, I do not claim my superiority, I do not judge. I simply express myself, I just claim my humanity.

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Acrylic, Oil et Charcoal on Paper 50x65cm