Cheshire Grin – Original Painting (60x90cm)
I’ve always been drawn to the Cheshire Cat — that twisted grin, those impossible eyes. “Cheshire Grin” captures that exact moment when charm starts to feel dangerous.
There’s something cheeky and alluring about him, sure — but he’s also unsettling. His eyes are impossibly wide, hypnotic, and his grin never quite tells you what side he’s on. Is he here to help? Or is he leading Alice deeper into Wonderland’s madness?
That’s the question I kept circling as I painted him. In this world I’ve created — my Down the Rabbit Hole series — very few characters are what they seem. Wonderland is seductive, wild, and completely unpredictable. Just like this Cat.
He represents the uncertainty of guidance. The way sometimes the voices that lead us sound clever, calm, even friendly — but they still take us off course. Maybe he’s wise. Maybe he’s wicked. Maybe he’s both. But in Wonderland, that’s often the same thing.
Cheshire Grin is a reminder that not all smiles are safe — and that even in the most vibrant colours, darkness can hide.