Smiley

TIME TO BE SMILEY by Matt Smiley There comes a moment when you have to crack your own skull open and let the truth spill out, or it rots inside and finishes you off. That’s what painting is for me. Survival. People always ask what I’m trying to do with my art. It's simple: I’m trying to outrun the noise in my head. Matt stands in front of his artwork, "Fragments of a Dream," newly installed in a Beverly Hills office building. I grew up ski racing. One mistake and you’re wrapped around a...

This November, I'm beyond excited to share that I will be having my first New York solo exhibition: Time to Be Smiley , opening November 13, 2025 , at Time To Be Happy Gallery in New York. Official Invitation for It's Time to be Smiley As I prepared for the exhibition, I reflected on the role of community, time and connection. Art has the power to bring individuals together, sparking conversations and creating shared moments. I want to encourage you to think about your own relationship with...

Mondrian Hotel recap video of Matt Smiley's "Down the Rabbit Hole" Exhibit