“Oranges from China”, the quote alludes to a Leonard Cohen song called Suzanne. This is the first of a series of handmade small mixed media and papier mache sculptures of different figures on little tea cups, each with it’s own story. I love using words and letting those words influence my art. Tea cups are also […]
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Art Assemblage – Another Moth Inspired by(Walter De La Mare)
Last week(just checked Etsy and it waS two weeks ago, don’t time fly) I put one of my little dresses into a tin box and was very pleased with the result. I liked that tin,so much so, I found it a spot on the book case in our lounge where I could look at it […]
Wire and Papier Mache Sculpture – Red Riding Hood
Another fairy tale inspired piece, this time from the brothers Grimm. This is my twist on Red Riding Hood – the wolf is her companion. This wire and papier mache sculpture stands 28cm wide, 33cm high and 22cm deep. The figure is made from wire and papier mache, accompanied by the trees and her wolf […]
The Princess and the Pea – Wire and Papier Mache Sculpture
I’ve been working on the “The Princess and the Pea” for what seems like ages but, she’s finally here. Of course, she’s inspired by the well known Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea”. In the fairy tale, a young girl is revealed as a princess after claiming to have had a […]
Art Dress Assemblage – What Katy Did (4)
She’s been a while coming but here is the next in the series. Please visit Our Etsy Shop for further details. To purchase any of my art work please visit my shop on Etsy or contact me by e-mail at info@messiejessie.co.uk.
Princess And The Pea – Progress
Tom said I should let everybody know that I’m still working on the Princess And The Pea. I’ve made some of the mattresses and the bed frame. The bed frame is not yet ready for public consumption but, in the interests of domestic harmony I’ve agreed to post some photos of the mattresses. Hope you […]