Jakubec Duggal's self portrait Blue Smirk is part of a portrait series that considers the intersections of feminine identity and struggles with mental health. Rather than isolating the figure's mental health issues Jakubec Duggal looks to create "a more holistic view of those living with mental health struggles" by positing mental illness as a single facet of a complex identity. Although painted in overwhelming blue tones Jakubec Duggal opts for a bright palette that stands in contrast to what she considers "traditionally dark...images of mental illness". The struggle with mental health, represented by the bouquet shrouding the figure's eyes, while at once clouds the figure's vision does not erase her beauty and spirit represented by the punk rock deep blue smirk.