Shelly Kerten Maderer
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The Grin That Escaped — Mixed media on canvas: hand-painted 3D-printed sculptural reliefs mounted on canvas, combined with a vibrant, multilayered acrylic-painted background.
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Plate No. 42

The Grin That Escaped

Dimensions53X53 MaterialsMixed media on canvas: hand-painted 3D-printed sculptural reliefs mounted on canvas, combined with a vibrant, multilayered acrylic-painted background. SeriesMy Wonderland

In The Grin That Escaped, the Cheshire Cat takes center stage in a world where rules are flexible, reality is unpredictable, and imagination knows no boundaries.

With his exaggerated grin, mischievous eyes, and playful expression, the Cat invites us to question what we see and embrace the unexpected. A second, smaller cat escapes the composition and climbs onto the frame, blurring the boundary between the artwork and the world beyond it.

Hand-painted 3D-printed reliefs emerge from a vibrant, richly layered canvas, bringing together sculptural depth, bold colors, and playful visual details.

For me, the Cheshire Cat represents the freedom to see things differently, to challenge conventions, and to remain true to our individuality.

In my Wonderland, even a smile refuses to stay inside the frame.