Shelf Life
Welcome to my Shelfie site. These clay figurines are a natural extension of my paintings. I love observing people - I study their clothing, hairstyles, body language and facial expressions - all those little giveaways that reveal so much about a person. We all need to feel comfortable in the space we inhabit , to belong somewhere, be part of a tribe, and the way we present ourselves says a lot about how we want to be seen by the world...or not seen. Sometimes the smallest little details speak volumes.
These figurines are hand crafted from porcelain clay, high fired, and individually hand painted with Acrylic paint and sealed with a matt varnish. Each piece is unique and imperfect - signed on both the back, and on the base. They average between 7cms and 10cms high.
There is something quite intimate about working this small. Each figurine is unique and dependent on my mood, so some are bright and decorative, and some are quite muted and introspective. All of them very personal and telling a little story of their own. They can stand alone, but also make really interesting group vignettes so feel free to contact me to discuss multiple purchase options, or even if you want to see a combination of figures together other than what is displayed in the gallery.
I have recently added a collection that are a little larger than the Shelfies - they take up a little more shelf space averaging between 10cms to 15cms high. There are images in the Gallery and you can send me a message on the contact page if you want more information about prices and posting.
I hope one of my pieces speaks to you directly and finds its way
to a quiet little place in your heart and your home.
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