The ears signify Mickey 's state of being , while the sculpture transforms Mickey into a set of abstract geometric relationships .
The small , black blown - glass piece Smile with a glossy finish features two large Disneyesque ears rising above a mouth and refers to Mickey Mouse .
The ears signify Mickey Mouse 's state of being , while the sculpture transforms Mickey Mouse into a set of abstract geometric relationships .
The small , black blown - glass piece Smile with a glossy finish features two large Disneyesque ears rising above a mouth and refers to Mickey Mouse .