My Little Shroomie 2023

Utilizing the mushroom motif, this work is a cute yet bizarre expression of protection and intimacy. A furry being, wearing a hood shaped like a red and white polka-dotted mushroom, reveals a baby face with large, round eyes. This creature carefully embraces a small mushroom friend that mirrors its own appearance. The mushroom hood and red mittens suggest that this being originates from the forest or an unknown realm. The title ‘My Little Shroomie’ highlights the deep affection for this small companion. The work shows that the purest forms of connection can exist even within strange and unconventional forms.