BAD HABITS: Mental

Reimagined Marlboro cigarette packaging poster in pop art style colors of light blue and purple renamed “Mental.”

“Bad Habits: Mental” reimagines the iconic Marlboro cigarette packaging, featuring a mesmerizing combination of light blue and purple hues that evoke a sense of whimsy and mystery. Simmons’ thoughtful renaming of the package as "Mental" adds an element of psychological depth, sparking curiosity and challenging societal norms. This hand-pulled screen print is not only visually arresting but also makes a powerful statement, inviting viewers to question the traditional associations of cigarette consumption and literally “think outside the box.”

DIMENSIONS: 24(h) x 18(w)
MEDIUM: Original Hand-Pulled Silkscreen; Edition of 40, Signed and Numbered
YEAR: 2017

A close-up of a teal-colored poster with the large bold text 'Mental' visible. Faintly in the background, there is a crest-like emblem.
Close-up of an artwork featuring a play on the word 'Menthol' to read 'Mental' in bold teal letters. Above the word, there's a crest emblem and below the word, a subtitle reads 'Cigarette'.
A close-up of a teal-colored poster with the large bold text 'Mental' visible. Faintly in the background, there is a crest-like emblem.
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