Smoking Lady 2017

This artwork channels the irreverent spirit of Rick and Morty to mark the cultural transition from 2020 into 2021. On the left, the stark middle finger becomes a raw symbol of frustration and defiance, rejecting the hardships, loss, and turbulence that defined 2020. On the right, Rick bursts through an interdimensional portal with his signature chaotic grin, cigarette in hand, embodying survival through humor, rebellion, and resilience—suggesting that even in uncertain times, defiance and laughter are a way forward.