{"product_id":"nasty-nice","title":"NASTY NICE","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNASTY NICE. 2025.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eARTIST STATEMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“NASTY NICE”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e examines the performance of politeness through the lens of Southern hospitality. After moving to the South, I became fascinated by the disconnect between outward kindness and underlying resentment. The sculpture draws on this experience, using familiar symbols of celebration and happiness to question the authenticity of social interactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGlossy balloons and a smiling face create an inviting, cheerful façade, while a heart-shaped balloon reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“I Hate You”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eis partially concealed behind the smiley face. The hidden message suggests that genuine feelings are often masked by friendliness, exposing the tension between appearance and reality. By pairing playful, nostalgic forms with emotional contradiction, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“NASTY NICE”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e invites viewers to consider the subtle ways people perform kindness while concealing discomfort, judgment, or hostility beneath the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41”x23”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood, Acrylic Paint, Resin, Ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach piece will come with easy instructions for set up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eBefore displaying any artworks, please ensure that the surface is clean and dry to avoid any residue attaching to the artwork or building up on the surface over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo ensure the longevity and quality of your artwork, please avoid displaying in direct sunlight for extended periods of time, and follow care directions included In packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCOPYRIGHTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAll works are created and assembled by Lowkey Lyss, who owns all rights. Please refrain from altering or changing your piece. If there are any questions about your order, please reach out to lowkeylyss@gmail.com \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; RETURNSships in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShipping is offered to US and Canadas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehips in 1-2  weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShipping calculated at checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor international shipping, please reach out to lowkeylyss@gmail.com before purchasing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll items are final sale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf in the case the artwork is delivered damaged, please reach out to lowkeylyss@gmail.com, further information on repairs or exchange will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LOWKEY LYSS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45294279590070,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7070\/4054\/files\/Untitled_Artwork2.jpg?v=1785209999","url":"https:\/\/lowkeylyss.com\/products\/nasty-nice","provider":"LOWKEY LYSS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}