The Art of Tessa Farmer

Tessa Farmer’s minuscule sculptures of hells angels and skeletal fairies have been swarming at exhibitions for several years in the UK and Europe. Using found organic materials and insect remains these tiny and unnerving creatures are captured in a vicious battle with wasps, spiders, dragonflies and other unfortunate insects. Requiring a magnifying glass to be viewed properly, you are drawn right into the heart of the carnage but the level of detail is astounding. The sculptures question the commonly held views of fairies being pretty little things found in children’s stories, and bring a fantasy element to the more brutal aspects of nature.
Image from an installation at the Miniature Worlds show, London 2006.

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