Brandon Shim did not set out to create an international art exhibition. The Artist met Dr. Kishen Godhia, a cosmetic dentist with “on the go” energy, and saw something worth capturing. The result – “Dr. Kishen Godhia On The Go!” – has toured from Barcelona to Times Square, picking up an award and screen time in major cultural centers across two continents.
The work’s journey started with some resistance. Dr. Godhia was initially hesitant about becoming the subject of a narrative art. But his vibrant after-work lifestyle and his “make your smile pop” philosophy eventually won. That decision led to Shim’s “Dr. Kishen Godhia on the Go! gaining traction in ways neither could have predicted.
From Local Inspiration to Global Exhibitions
The artwork debuted at Barcelona’s Art Tunnel in June 2025, then made its way to HMVC Gallery’s digital billboard in Times Square that September. By November, it had earned first place in Works on Paper at the Palos Verdes Library Peninsula Branch Art Show.
The momentum continued into 2026. The piece appeared in Rome and London digital billboards. Beyond the galleries, the work has found its way into the film “Artful Choices,” extending its reach into cinema.
Two Professionals, One Unexpected Collaboration
Brandon Shim, a University of Southern California graduate, creates high-end headshots, fashion photography, and independent film production. He collaborates with actors and models throughout Los Angeles.
Dr. Kishen Godhia, a UCLA Dental School graduate, practices dentistry in Los Angeles and Orange Counties including at Talega Dental Group. He was named a FIGS Ambassador for the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics.
This collaboration bridges two worlds that rarely intersect. A cosmetic dentist’s daily routine doesn’t typically inspire international art exhibitions, yet that is exactly what happened.