LAUGHTER, 2021, mixed media, 27 x 23 in. / 68.58 x 58.42 cm.

LAUGHTER, Susan Kaprov, 2021, mixed media, 27 x 23 in. / 68.58 x 58.42 cm.

Charcoal, pencil, graphite, digital print on archival paper.

LAUGHTER gives our species (and it appears other primates can also laugh) pleasure, fun, warmth, joy, connection with others, and joy. While it can also be mean-spirited, I chose to interpret it more positively and spontaneously.