The monumental mouth presents itself as a vibrant close-up, set against a very calm light background. John Beckley heightens the contrast between the dark, absorbing interior and the two stark white teeth that sharply cut across the top of the composition. The lips, saturated with pinks, reds and greens, form a restless relief where drips and marbling create a liquid texture. From this volume, vertical streaks in rainbow colors burst downward, extending the mouth into a continuous flow. The whole creates a direct image, both pop and sensual, where each drip still seems in motion.
