Mr. Brainwash Life is Beautiful, 2020 is a steel sculpture that follows the signature style of bright, colorful graffiti and superimposed images of iconic figures in popular culture.

Painted silver as the initial layer, the work contains a multitude of dripping paints that range from all colors of the spectrum, with noticeable lines of green as they cascade down the work.  The work reads ‘Life is Beautiful’, while also containing the words “SMILE” and “DREAMS” and "LOVE IS THE ANSWER" on the base, with images of the Warholian soup cans turned by Mr. Brainwash into vegetable-flavored aerosol sprays in the lower right corner, and a superimposed image of the iconic Banksy stencils incorporated with the balloon girl and the monkey with a signboard. The entire composition is layered with references to the art world, consumerism, and culture that has dominated our society in the last half century. The work takes full use of its compositional space, giving the viewer a look into the saturated, multi-layered, witty, and unique world of Mr. Brainwash.

Radiant, bold, and unapologetically optimistic, Mr. Brainwash’s Life Is Beautiful stands as one of his most emblematic sculptural statements—a joyful anthem rendered in gleaming color and confident form. This work transforms a simple phrase into an immersive experience: the words “Life Is Beautiful” rise from their base like a declaration of faith in love, creativity, and the human spirit.

Infused with the artist’s signature graffiti sensibility, the sculpture embodies the same exuberant energy that defines Mr. Brainwash’s street murals and studio works. Layers of expressive paint, vibrant drips, and splattered color animate the metallic surface, suggesting both spontaneity and freedom. The bold typographic design—curved, flowing, and monumental—bridges the line between art and affirmation, capturing the pulse of contemporary culture while resonating with timeless emotion.

Created during a period marked by global uncertainty, Life Is Beautiful feels both personal and universal. It is an invitation to find beauty amid chaos, to celebrate resilience, and to hold fast to joy in even the most turbulent times. By transforming words into sculpture, Mr. Brainwash gives permanence to optimism—reminding us that art, like life itself, is at its most powerful when it uplifts and unites.

Created in 2020, Mr. Brainwash Life is Beautiful (2020) is a stencil and mixed media on steel sculpture. This work is hand-signed by Mr. Brainwash (Garges-lès-Gonesse 1966 - ). This is a unique and original work.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Mr. Brainwash Life is Beautiful, 2020 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work).

1.  A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.