My love of Art Deco is front and centre in this piece. Unlike the others, this one wasn’t inspired by a Dublin shop window — it came entirely from my own imagination. It anchors the Opulent Whimsy series with symmetry and rich metallic detailing. Gold patterning frames the figure like a stage set, while layered papers and painted elements create depth beyond the surface. The restrained palette of black, gold, and teal heightens the drama, keeping the composition simple — yet bold.

This work is part of my Opulent Whimsy Series. Inspired by the imaginative window displays of Brown Thomas Department Stores in Dublin, the Opulent Whimsy series celebrates the theatrical elegance of fashion, fantasy, and façade. Each piece is constructed from quilting fabrics, tissue paper, magazine imagery, handcrafted papers, and acrylic paint — layered to build texture, shimmer, and dimensional depth.

What looks painted at first glance is often assembled instead: stitched, torn, collaged, and gilded. These figures live somewhere between mannequin and muse — playful, feminine, and a little surreal. Opulent Whimsy is my love letter to three-dimensional display, and to the joy of making something beautifully over-the-top on purpose.

Details

• Medium: Mixed media, collage

• Surface: Watercolour paper (mounted)

• Size: 14 x 11 in

• Framing: Framed (overall framed size 18 x 22 in)

• Includes: Certificate of Authenticity

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