The many painted faces, grimacing, sign-like, broadly applied seem to open a mimetic space-within-the-space.
en.wikipedia.org Over the next four months, he gyrated, jumped, grimaced and growled at quests in the towns nearby.
en.wikipedia.org He looks cramped and awkward, the body language suggesting some inner turmoil, while the facial expression is a grimace.
en.wikipedia.org Muscles of the face and tongue can be affected, causing involuntary facial grimaces, expressions, and drooling.
en.wikipedia.org This was a place said to have no spoken language, but communication only by signssuch as nods, raised eyebrows, grimaces, and smiles.
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