In the past women would ingest Belladonna, also called deadly nightshade, in order to make their pupils larger and look more appealing. Never mind that the plant is highly poisonous. Comparing this behavior to today’s beauty industry practices leaves the question…did we learn anything?

Painting (made 2024) - acrylic on canvas, 116,8x80,3cm (~45.6x31.5“)

Part of the “Seoul Searching“ Series

Will get signed at the bottom right