Original artwork description:

The inspiration for this piece came from an earlier study - also titled ‘Mini Monster’ - which is of my daughter in our home. At this time our home was a caravan where my children were raised as part of a new traveller community. I was drawn to the juxtaposition between the quotidian and the surreal in this image - a joining of experiences and of worlds.

Another important part of this work is the costume, it connects to some traditional folk costumes that are designed to ward off evil spirts as well as bring health and happiness for the coming year. It celebrates the ceremony of this liminal time of change. Equally, with the inclusion of this traditional style costume I hope to highlight the importance of the history and cultural traditions within traveller communities.

Materials used:

Acrylic paint on canvas board- framed in a white wooden frame.

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