Unraveling Again by Jawsh Smyth

$50.00

Unraveling Again by Jawsh Smyth
Acrylic on Wood Panel
Los Angeles, California, USA

Inspiration

Created in 2021 during the prolonged isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Unraveling Again captures the surreal tension of shelter-in-place. A lone figure—Jawsh’s pop-surreal alter‑ego Melting Man—is depicted at dawn, visibly unglued and fragmented, cradling a simple cup of coffee amid a confined, shadowy interior. The colorful sky and a bird of paradise outside the window hint at renewal, while the layered shades of blue and tape-sculpted lines evoke the struggle between containment and hope. It’s a visual meditation on anxiety, resilience, and the quiet comfort of routine fuelled by caffeine.

Print Details

  • 16×20 inch fine art print

  • Printed on eco-friendly, museum-quality heavyweight paper

  • Ships from the closest available global facility to lower carbon footprint

  • Artists receive 60% of the net profit—thank you for supporting independent artists

Unraveling Again by Jawsh Smyth
Acrylic on Wood Panel
Los Angeles, California, USA

Inspiration

Created in 2021 during the prolonged isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Unraveling Again captures the surreal tension of shelter-in-place. A lone figure—Jawsh’s pop-surreal alter‑ego Melting Man—is depicted at dawn, visibly unglued and fragmented, cradling a simple cup of coffee amid a confined, shadowy interior. The colorful sky and a bird of paradise outside the window hint at renewal, while the layered shades of blue and tape-sculpted lines evoke the struggle between containment and hope. It’s a visual meditation on anxiety, resilience, and the quiet comfort of routine fuelled by caffeine.

Print Details

  • 16×20 inch fine art print

  • Printed on eco-friendly, museum-quality heavyweight paper

  • Ships from the closest available global facility to lower carbon footprint

  • Artists receive 60% of the net profit—thank you for supporting independent artists

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jawsh Smyth is a Los Angeles-based multimedia artist whose work revolves around his recurring ameboid figure, Melting Man. Through acrylics and unconventional materials—ink, wood, wax—Jawsh explores themes of climate anxiety, digital burnout, and existential reflection. His pop-surreal visuals are colorful, playful, and deeply symbolic. Melting Man appears in various states of flux, reflecting the chaotic world we inhabit—unstable yet searching for creative alchemy. His work has appeared in public murals like Civil Coffee and been profiled in Shoutout LA and Voyage, LA. 

Go‑to Coffee Order: Single-origin espresso with a side of sparkling water
Coffee Sanctuary: Civil Coffee in Los Angeles—where every brew is both craft and catalyst


Instagram: @jawshsmyth 

Website: jawshsmyth.art