Award-winning designer partners with Operation Smile to turn kiss imprints into 23-carat gold masterpieces, with each purchase funding cleft surgeries for children in need
Brighton, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – March 26, 2025) – Ben Rousseau Studio today announced the launch of “Kiss My Art,” an innovative luxury art experience that transforms intimate kiss imprints into bespoke 23-carat gold leaf artworks while supporting life-changing surgeries for children with cleft conditions. Through a partnership with international charity Operation Smile, 10% of each purchase will directly fund surgeries that help children regain their ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently.
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The concept, which began as a personal gift from Rousseau to his wife, has evolved into a unique artistic service that combines the studio’s signature interplay of material, light, and form with a humanitarian mission. Recipients receive an elegantly designed gift box containing premium lipstick and specially crafted cards to capture their kiss imprint, which is then transformed into a one-of-a-kind gold leaf artwork at Rousseau’s Brighton studio.
“I wanted to create the ultimate luxury gift that demonstrates true creativity and establishes a unique connection between people,” said Ben Rousseau, founder and principal creative of Ben Rousseau Studio. “Every kiss is beautiful in its own right, whether through the eyes of the giver or receiver. This sacred moment should be celebrated to the highest order, and if we can help even one person enjoy this precious exchange through our partnership with Operation Smile, we’ve done something meaningful with our creative talents.”
The technical creation process involves meticulous craftsmanship. After capturing the kiss imprint, Rousseau traces each unique print at high magnification to create an accurate yet artistic digital representation. Using high-definition glass printing techniques, the studio creates custom backgrounds while leaving the lip print clear for the application of hand-applied 23-carat gold leaf, resulting in a uniquely reflective finish that cannot be replicated.
“Operation Smile is delighted to partner with Ben Rousseau on the Kiss My Art Project to raise awareness and funds for our surgical programs worldwide,” said David Henry from Operation Smile. “Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition, often struggling to feed, speak, or breathe while suffering severe social stigma. For each beautiful artwork produced, together we will change a child’s life forever by providing the safe surgery they need.”
