Smiley: Lost in My Own Universe Continues at The London West Hollywood I’m really happy to keep Smiley: Lost in My Own Universe going for a little longer at The London West Hollywood with Bailey Wick Gallery. This show is a mix of new paintings, mixed-media works, and pieces from my ongoing Smiley Soup series. A lot of it comes from the things that have stayed with me over the years, like movies, childhood imagery, pop culture, memory and the strange emotional weight certain

"TIME TO BE SMILEY: A Journey Through Art and Life" 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. The Thrill of th

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 prepare for the exhibition, I find myself reflecting on the role of community, time, and connection. Art has the incredible power to unite individuals. It sparks conversations and creates shared moments that linger in our hearts. The Essence