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Colorful abstract faces expressing inner turmoil
Colorful abstract faces expressing inner turmoil
Colorful abstract faces expressing inner turmoil
Colorful abstract faces expressing inner turmoil — edge view
Colorful abstract faces expressing inner turmoil — detail
Painting by Danial kelly 52 Artworks Sold

After The Laughter

Acrylic, Canvas (Requires Framing)

215cm (W) x 215cm (H) x 10cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$3,990
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Artwork Description

"Mouth of Madness" is an 7x7ft mixed-media artwork that explores the complexities of mental health. Using acrylics and spray paint, it visually represents the tension between outward expressions of happiness and the inner turmoil of sadness and despair. The distorted eyes and vibrant colours reflect the struggle to mask pain with laughter. The piece is deeply personal, channelling emotions of vulnerability and mental conflict into a powerful visual statement.

Artist Bio
Photo of Danial kelly
Danial kelly 222 artworks | 10 Sold

Danial Kelly
First Nations Australian
Wodi Wodi / Yuin Nation

Art, in all its forms, is my essence—my passion, my compass. I move through life guided by creative expression, embracing every medium the moment calls for. From expansive murals to intricate paper works, my practice spans styles and scales, ever-shifting with each day.

My work has been exhibited across Australia and the U.S., from Sydney and Wollongong to The Bronx, Montana, and Philadelphia. I’ve had the honour of contributing to album art for iconic artists such as Westside Gunn, DJ Muggs, Cypress Hill, N.W.A., and many more.

At the heart of my work is an invitation—to step into my world, to feel something familiar and warm, to be transported to a simpler time. My goal is always to create, in whatever way I can—representing music, visual art, film, or the preservation and celebration of culture.

Keeping culture alive is not just a practice—it’s an honour and a responsibility. Through storytelling, I share the spirit of my people, bridging gaps in understanding, and offering insight through art and memory.

Come escape with me. Embrace the journey.
Life’s too short not to feel deeply.

With love,
Danial